when applying for a job at a very large company is it better to submit your application/resume on-line or go?

Question

to the recuitment office and apply there? Are on-line applications really looked at?

Answer 1

It is best to submit your application on-line.

Employers have gone to using software like "Taleo" to receive resumes, assess employees, and manage their recruiting process. For this reason, it is highly likely that if you submit a resume in person, you will be directed to the website anyway.

I highly recommend that you use "in-person" to follow-up (after you have gotten a name, and tried the phone FIRST)

Answer 2

In-person is the best way, I feel, to get a prospective employer to know that you are interested. It also lets him see more of you then he can get off the paper. So if you make a good impression, he is much more likely to consider you.

Obviously my view isn't the majority in here but I'm just going on my experiences. I have never recieved a job offer through an online application, though everytime I handed the application/resume to the direct supervisor I always at least had an interview.

Answer 3

If you really want your resume to get read and considered, call the company and try to get the name of the person that is hiring. Send a letter & resume directly to that person. By fax is even better.

Make sure you state in your cover letter that you will be following up in the next few days. I even state a time that I will call to follow up to make sure he received my resume. For example: "Thank you for your consideration of my resume, to make sure that you have received it, and in case you have any questions about my background or qualifications, I will give you a call on Wednesday, between 2 & 4pm."

Good luck

Answer 4

Many places only accept online applications now. I say do both. Fill it out online, print a copy and take it with your resume to their office in person.

Answer 5

Yes. Most companies actually prefer that you submit your resume online. I have found a few jobs this way. Good luck.

Answer 6

Large companies expect online or snail mail. You would not receive a warm reception showing up at the door. Your application would end up in the large, circular file.

Answer 7

For the most part, I don't think it matters. If you see it on the site, there is no need to go through a third party. I say go direct, also that way there is no chance that there is a middle man (like a recruiter) involved.

Answer 8

I chisel my resume onto stone tablets...now THAT really stands out!

Answer 9

both