How to Find a Job on Yahoo HotJobs

Finding a job or a new career is possible without ever having to leave your desk with so many online job websites available. Yahoo HotJobs is one of these websites in which you can find a job in a variety of ways, including searching by job categories or searching specific locations around the country. You can even make a resume at Yahoo HotJobs to use in your job search and create automatic "job alerts" that notify you when new jobs are listed.

Instructions

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Go online to Yahoo HotJobs and sign in to your Yahoo account. Create an account, if you do not already have one. You need to have an account to use the job search features.

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Find a job through category listings. Click on a specific category, such as "Nurse, Truck Driver or Sales Jobs" located on the left side under "Browse Jobs."

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Click in "Show all categories" and then choose one, if you do not see the job category you need on the main page. Look over the page that opens and select a more specific job in the category selected (the options available will vary depending on category chosen).

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Notice the jobs listed under "Featured Job Results" from all over the country. Narrow the job search to a more specific location.

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Enter the city and state (or the zip code) of the location desired in the appropriate text box on the top of the page. Or choose one of the cities listed on the left side under "Cities Included."

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Change the category selected using the drop-down arrow under "Job Category" and clicking on a new one. Add words to the search to narrow the results using the "Keywords" text box.

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Click on "Search" to see new job search results. Try different keywords relating to the type of job you want to alter the job listings shown.

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Find a job for a specific company. Choose a company shown on the list under "Jobs By Company" to narrow the job search.

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Click on any of the jobs listed under the search to learn more about it. Read the details about the job and decide if you want to apply for it.

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Use the "Apply Now" button (if shown) to apply for the job instantly. Upload a resume or use the "Copy & Paste Resume" link to add your resume to your profile.

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Fill in any additional details required for your profile and create or upload a cover letter, if you want to include one. Click on the "Apply Now" button to send your details to the employer. If there is no button available, follow the directions given to apply for the job.