Modern Methods of Job Searching: Online Databases

Today job hunting scares few people, since at first glance there are plenty of opportunities to find a decent offer. Indeed, numerous print publications appear every day, and online databases are overflowing with listings. It would seem that a few hours on the phone with a notebook and pen — and the job is done. However, in practice everything turns out to be somewhat more complicated. First of all, one must consider that more and more companies conduct personnel recruitment via the global network. Let's look at the specifics of searching for work via the Internet.

It is worth noting that the ability to remain anonymous on the Internet is used by many unscrupulous "companies." Often it is impossible to verify the information that alleged or actual employers post about themselves. In addition, a significant portion of the advertisements on employment websites are written not by direct employers but by some staffing agency, among which there are both reputable firms and those looking to make easy money.

To protect yourself from dishonest "employers," and simply to avoid wasting your time, pay close attention to the choice of sites you plan to use for your job search. If you come across a site that does not require the employer's company name, its field of activity, and contact phone numbers as mandatory information, we do not recommend spending time on that resource. Job offers that provide only an e-mail for contact are highly likely to hide scammers.

One more tip: don't fall for promises of high salaries. Of course, miracles happen, and you may come across a job advertisement offering substantial pay. But in such cases there is usually an equally substantial list of duties. If money is promised, as they say, "out of thin air," then most likely either there is an error in the amount stated in the ad, or you have encountered a lure into network marketing. There they won't give you money immediately; on the contrary, they will first ask you to invest your own funds in the so‑called start.

If you are not confident that you can handle the job search on your own, numerous recruitment agencies in Moscow can help you find the most suitable options.