i have alot of trouble with IT job boards, they all seem to be asking for registration before you can apply amny of the jobs, it can be very time consuming.

the only one i've found wich dosent ask for this is a site called dayjob.com its specifically a IT jobs board.

does anyone else agree with me about having to register with jobs sites?

I found my current job via an agency, advertised on gojobsite.co.uk
I don't think i needed to register to apply, but if i did, it would have been worth it.

i have alot of trouble with IT job boards, they all seem to be asking for registration before you can apply amny of the jobs, it can be very time consuming.

the only one i've found wich dosent ask for this is a site called dayjob.com its specifically a IT jobs board.

does anyone else agree with me about having to register with jobs sites?

If you are searching the IT job sites then you are obviously looking for a job. It's not going to be handed to you on a plate; if you are serious about it then it can be in your best interests to register. You took the time to register on this site to post your views so why complain about having to register on a job site - something that aids you in finding a job?

A tip - You won't get anywhere by just firing your CV off via the websites 'Apply' button. Ring the agency contact given first and ask intelligent questions about the job - where is it, what further information do they have about the job that isn't in the ad, how much does it pay etc. They will then undoubtably ask for you to send your CV in and, if you seem qualified they will get back to you. Making personal contact is a must and will get you further than just firing off your CV into the ether. Trust me, I've been there, done that, been unemployed for months, but now have various IT specialist agencies ringing and offering me lucrative contract work.

I'm not convinced about that. If you are applying for a suitable job, then use the only apply button and they will generally have phoned back within an hour to get some more details. At least in my experience.

I'd agree with Cyclone - when I have 'pushed the button' I've usually had a quick reply.

I tend to use Jobserve and CWJobs mainly, but have to say that I now get approached by Agencies I've worked for previously rather than me have to approach them. :) Which is nice. :)

I've not found the registration process TOO onerous - however, one thing I do use the boards for is getting email addresses of human beings that I can then keep on file and use later. There's a fair turn-over of people within teh agencies, but I keep such a list up to date and it seems to get me additional mails back of opportunities. I get, on average, about 6 or 7 potentially useful mails a week, as well as a couple of phone calls, even when I'm NOT actively looking. When I turn the heat up I can double that without much effort. These are opportunities that I'm qualified for and that are in my 'catchment area'.

Joe

Any registration process is generally there to put off people who can't be bothered...

thanks for your replies... it is food for thought..... i suppose i was just looking for convenience.

Hi everyone.

Ian7766 actually works for that agency and is touting for feedback and candidates! He even directed people to his site claiming all the decent opportunities he had not realising Sheffield isn't listed and he only had one option! Great. Very professional!

lol, funny stuff! Good job Ian!

Anyway, I agree with both! What I think is best is to press the Apply button, make a customised CV and Cover Letter. After that you call the person is possible. Tell them you have just send your application and ask more questions about the job. I notive that sometimes I don't ask questions but simply call to express interest, which is not so good. Be sure to ask questions, make them aware that you are an intelligent person and that the job is yours! But don't sound to desperate! You should be a valuable asset to the company, not only the other way around.

Hope you get what I mean!

And Ian, I think you should put Sheffield on your website :P