Is Applying for Jobs Online an Effective Way to Find Work?

Name: Is Applying for Jobs Online an Effective Way to Find Work?
Uploaded: 2012-09-25T22:00:00Z
Duration: P564S
Description: With a bad economy and nearly everyone on the internet, one job opening promoted online can receive thousands of applications. So with competition fierce and many firms using software rather than human beings to hire, Paul Solman explores whether it is worth it to apply online or if there are better strategies to get employed.

Clip: 09/25/2012 | 9m 24s

With a bad economy and nearly everyone on the internet, one job opening promoted online can receive thousands of applications. So with competition fierce and many firms using software rather than human beings to hire, Paul Solman explores whether it is worth it to apply online or if there are better strategies to get employed.

Aired: 09/25/12

Rating: NR

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