what is the best way to apply for a job? on-line or in person?

Answer 1

Depends - read the want ad very carefully, and do what they request. If they want you to appear in person, do so, dressed and ready for an interview. If it states apply on line, mail resume or no phone calls - follow those instructions. Where we work, it's very simple, we want resumes mailed, anything else tells us they don't know how to follow basic instructions, and they get tossed.

Answer 2

I would tend to oapply by taking the cue from the prospective employer if there is an ad you are responding to. They will normally indicate the method in which they wish to be approached.

If applying cold, there is no ad and you are simply querying their HR as to whether any positions exist that you might be able to fill, check to see first if they have a website. Here you will be able to learn the best way to reach them. Normally, they will have a "Careers" email or employment section that gives you ways in which they feel is the most effective way to contact them for employment. If a company is close to you and they have front office staff that you can leave a Resume with...certainly, feel free to drop it off. You never know when your initiative will pay off in a position being available that matches your skills closely and your Resume just happened to land on the right persons desk making a match and ending up in a job for you.

Today tho, more and more companies prefer online/email applications. Always check with the company first if possible tho because one thing Company HR's look for are people who can read, follow direction and take initiative. If they state on their website they want faxed applications only but you email instead? Could be a mark against you or result in your app being side barred (trash).

Good luck, keep up the search and be persistent in your goals...you'll get a great job soon!

Answer 3

Now a lot of positions are taken by applications that are on-line. Our company used to have applications at the employees entrance, now what we have are job listings and a paper that lists the Internet address to where you should go to apply.

I work in a big hotel, and they hire hundreds of people that way. Before, you could fill out an application, and then leave it and somebody would get in touch with you, so I would say:

On-line: 70%
In person: 30% because often it involves filling out the application and just leaving it. Usually not being able to actually talk to anyone in Human Resources until the first interview is set up.

But, actually going and doing the "foot-work" could be psychologically a good thing because it gets you out and active.

Answer 4

Some businesses do prefer an in person applicant because it gives them the opportunity to do a face to face evaluation of their potential employee.
Nowadays, many of the larger employers ( i.e. hospitals) prefer their applicants to fill out an on line application because they do not have the time or even the budget to collect, look over, decide on, etc. the many applications they would receive for open positions. Also many employers attach a psychological evaluation to the application itself so that they can more easily determine if the job the applicant is suited for the job being applied for or if the job is far to stressful.

Answer 5

It really depends upon the situation. Most companies are only accepting on-line applications or applications through personal resume. If the job is not within a reasonable travelling distance, submitting an in-person application is out of the question. When you go for an in-person application, who do you see? The secretary? Do you see the person you really need to see to aquire the job?

Answer 6

If you are skinny and cute - in person. If you are FAT then online because they will see your qualifications before they rule you out. I am HIGHLY SKILLED but fat and not having any luck finding a job. Even Dr. Phil says fat people are discriminated against because employers assume they will call in sick a lot and have a lot of health problems. The fact is, I am healthier than most skinny people. My numbers are good and I am very dependable. May I suggest if you have good office skills that you apply at OfficeTeam because they only hire the best and they find you a job and while you are waiting for a job you will have access to over 2,500 free online classes. I just learned Quickbooks. Now I can add that to my resume. If you do go to OfficeTeam, please tell them Tonya Howe recommended you! Thanks! Good Luck with your job search.

Answer 7

It depends on the job. Management level positions usually require you to apply via the website. Hourly positions are usually done through in person requests. Good Luck!

Answer 8

In person! It would be cool if we could do them online but we must face those darn employers, so at least we can see if that's the kind of person we want to work for. You also need to check the office out to see if it is up to your standards and if everyone else is friendly:)

Answer 9

In person but after you gone into apply or for an interview, send an email, thanking them for seeing you and that you hope to hear from them.

Answer 10

More and more, companies are using on-line. They can weed you out faster that way using key words.

The key here is to find out what key words to use to show why you qualify for a job.