Action Steps for Filling Internet Jobs
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Watch for training for Internet job opportunities online

Take the time to regularly watch the employment sites, as you look for opportunities online to advance your career. You'll find a number of online training programs that will be most helpful as you search to upgrade your skills and credentials. Check out the requirements and look for training to make you more suitable for the position you seek.

I recommend: Go to iGuru to find on-the-job training opportunities to help you advance your current position and add to your credentials. Set up your own schedule and pace for the training you need by getting your training programs delivered to you from Discovery Virtual Internet Products.

Look for Internet employment through associations

While you are pursuing a career in business, you also should be accruing a list of connections that will help you throughout your career. Trade associations are great places to get involved with experienced IT professionals and make those important contacts. At the same time, most associations offer a wide variety of professional development courses that will look good on your resume.

I recommend: Find advanced certification and developer courses at Sysoft. Get a Bachelors Degree in Web Design and Development in 21 months online from Full Sail.

Enroll with providers of Internet jobs

The role of IT recruiters is to find the right kind of employee for its clients. Recruiters and headhunters know the landscape and look for the talent they have heard about through their industry contacts. Send your resume to recruiters so that they can at least know about your credentials and your availability. Update the service with a new resume after you complete additional certificate courses.

I recommend: DB Training can help you get trained and certified in a popular IT specialty that is greatly in demand to build databases. Check out Objects Sharp for a multitude of quick training courses that will pump up your resume and help you land the better jobs on the internet.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Ask your current employer to pay for training and certifications to give you a better Internet employment opportunity at your current company.

Guide to Hiring for Internet Jobs

Fill your Internet job opportunities with the right people and grow your online business.

By Matt Alderton, Writer, Editor and Media Consultant, Logolepsy Custom Content and Communications

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Assess which Internet jobs you need to fill

Depending on the size of your company—and the scope of its online business—you might need to fill just one Internet job opportunity or several.

I recommend: Software engineers, system administrators, database administrators and system analysts are among the fastest growing Internet jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Its annual Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you learn more about Internet job opportunities; review WetFeet’s guide to Internet & New Media first to learn more about individual Internet jobs that you can look up in the handbook.

Advertise Internet jobs on Internet sites

If you have an Internet job opportunity to publicize, the ideal place to post it is, of course, on Internet employment sites.

I recommend: Consider posting Internet job opportunities on Internet job boards such as JustTechJobs.com, ComputerJobs.com and ComputerWork.com, which specialize in Internet employment. Another option is using Internet employment agencies like those at Business.com.

Hire for project manager and producer Internet jobs

Project managers and Web producers guide online projects from start to finish, making sure your team works together to complete projects in whole and on time.

I recommend: The Web Producers Organization is a professional community of Web producers and interactive project managers where you can post Internet jobs.

Fill content creator Internet jobs

Content creator jobs on Internet sites include Web editors, creative directors and writers—all the folks you need in order to fill your site with words.

I recommend: Creative job sites such as MediaBistro are a great place to find Internet-savvy wordsmiths that are looking for Internet employment.

Offer job opportunities for a Web designer and a programmer

Even the smallest companies need to fill one Internet jobs slot: capable Web designer. Look for someone with a strong design background, but also someone who’s tech-savvy enough to handle basic Webmaster duties, such as server and security maintenance. Designers who know HTML, Flash and Java can save you money by wearing a programmer’s hat, as well.

I recommend: WebDesignPlaza.com is a searchable directory of Web designers that makes finding and recruiting design talent easy. If you can’t afford to have a full-time designer on staff, find a reliable freelancer at FreelanceDesigners.

More necessary jobs: Internet marketers and salespeople

An Internet marketer can help you build an online brand while successfully marketing your business on the Web. Internet sales staff, meanwhile, can find extra income for your business by selling banner ads for your Web site.

I recommend: Associations such as the Direct Marketing Association and niche recruiters such as Aquent can connect you with viable candidates looking for Internet employment via online advertising jobs, Internet marketing positions, etc.

Evaluate candidates’ credentials for Internet employment

Most Internet jobs require highly technical skills; don’t fill an Internet job opportunity until you’ve been able to test and assess those skills.

I recommend: Look for candidates with Internet degrees or strong portfolios of Web-related work. Candidates with Certified Internet Web, WOW or other training credentials, such as those from Web education programs listed at Business.com, are especially strong.

Make your Internet employment offer

Be prepared to negotiate with high-quality candidates for Internet job opportunities, as their expertise is in especially high demand in the Information Age.

I recommend: Visit Salary.com or use the Internet industry salary tools listed at Business.com to find out what other companies are paying for Internet employment.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Job candidates seeking Internet employment should have traditional job skills, too, such as good time management, communication, multitasking and organizational skills.
• •  Because the world of online business is constantly in flux, look for trend-savvy employees who can keep up with new technology. Forward-thinking candidates should be fluent in Web 2.0 technology, Internet video, online communities, social networking and blogging.
• •  If your Internet needs are basic, consider hiring an intern to manage them. Student workers are often tech-savvy and they can save you lots of money, as interns will often work for school credit or small stipends.

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Take part in Internet employment blogs

Whenever you have the opportunity to chat online with other Internet professionals, make sure to indicate if you are interested in online employment. Often, you can sort through the gossip and find gems that will assist you in your job search. Look for Internet job boards that offer response opportunities.

I recommend: Find out what's going on with employers and in the current hiring environment for the Internet at IT Wire, a site that connects IT professionals. Join the blogs and stay informed through the many articles and chats posted at Internet Biznet.

Subscribe to Internet employment publications

Whether you participate in a trade group or are relying on recruiters to help you find a career in the Internet industry, you should take responsibility for educating yourself and creating your own avenues for creating a career network. By reading the jobs on the Internet listings and watching the Internet job boards, you can stay on top of the emerging trends affecting the industry.

I recommend: Read the regular updates and reports that can keep you posted about the latest regulations and rules that govern Internet jobs at LLRX. Dice is a great source for inside scoops and news that is geared toward the IT job market.

Keep the lines of information open with online employment websites

If you are looking to advance your career in the or need to fill Internet related jobs, you should stay tuned in to the latest news and trends that you'll find on the websites of internet employment agencies and through the advice columns that are often part of the Internet employment services.

I recommend: Follow the latest trends through blogs and informative articles on the Elance site. You also can find numerous freelance and Internet jobs from home at the site. IT Career Planet is a must read to stay on top of the movement and news that affects the IT job market.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  You can always start a new stream of communication on public and social networks such as Monster and Facebook where you look for others who want to blog about internet job opportunities to get other perspectives.

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e-Business

Electronic business is often referred to as eBusiness or e-Business. It is defined as the electronic information and communication technologies utilized by a business or entity in order to support the activities and communications of the said business. When working in an online occupational field, individuals are performing e-Business ventures.

I recommend: At Entrepreneur.com, individuals can learn how to start their own e-Businesses.

Internet service provider

Internet service providers are commonly referred to with the acronym ISP. They may also be referred to as Internet Access Providers, or IAP. These are companies that offer their clients access to the Internet.

I recommend: Reviews of the top 10 service providers of a given year as listed by TopTenReviews can be found on this website. The site also explains why individuals would want to consider using Internet service providers and what to look for in an ISP.

Search engine optimization

Search engine optimization, shortened to the acronym SEO, is the process through which individuals and entities are able to improve the amount of traffic that reaches their websites. In many cases, this occurs as a result of potential clients searching for key phrases on a search engine. SEO is a heavily used marketing strategy.

I recommend: An in-depth explanation of SEO can be found at BruceClay.com.

Electronic resume

Many individuals looking for Internet jobs and companies looking to fill such positions will require an electronic resume, or an e-resume. This is a resume that has been sent to the potential employer electronically, and can occur via email, Internet job boards or through communications on the employer's website.

I recommend: For free tips on writing electronic resumes for online jobs and Internet positions, consider visiting DistinctiveWeb.com.

Freelancer

There are many names for today's Internet freelancer. Also referred to as consultants or independent contractors, freelancers are able to work for themselves on a variety of temporary projects.

I recommend: Advice and tips for becoming a freelancer and snagging popular Internet jobs can be found at FreelanceFolder.com.

Telecommunications

Telecommunication refers to the assisted transmission of information and signals over any type of distance. It is utilized for the purpose of communication. While in earlier times telecommunications may have involved smoke signals or drums, today it refers to the use of electronic communication devices. Examples of modern telecommunications equipment include telephones, computers and Fax machines.

I recommend: The nature of the telecommunications industry, job outlook, employment qualifications and more can be found at BLS.gov.