"4 years ago, at the height of the recession," I applied to several jobs online, received several interviews and offers, got a job. I'm still employed.
Sure, there might be some companies who still favour applications in person. It undoubtedly varies from industry to industry, country to country.
But, for the most part, companies will advertise vacancies online and have at least some initial application stage on their website.
The time to stand out is first through your cover letter and CV (resumé), second through the interview and third - if hired - whilst working the job.
The information and opportunities gleaned from wandering around pestering local businesses is probably the same or less than from scouring the internet. I've done both, and found the latter more effective. In fact, frequently I was told in person to visit the company website and apply for vacancies online.
Is it normal for there to be so many fake job leads?
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"4 years ago, at the height of the recession," I applied to several jobs online, received several interviews and offers, got a job. I'm still employed.
Sure, there might be some companies who still favour applications in person. It undoubtedly varies from industry to industry, country to country.
But, for the most part, companies will advertise vacancies online and have at least some initial application stage on their website.
The time to stand out is first through your cover letter and CV (resumé), second through the interview and third - if hired - whilst working the job.
The information and opportunities gleaned from wandering around pestering local businesses is probably the same or less than from scouring the internet. I've done both, and found the latter more effective. In fact, frequently I was told in person to visit the company website and apply for vacancies online.