Bypass Those Job Boards: Why Applying Directly on Company Websites Wins

January 23, 2025•1 min read

Bypass Those Job Boards: Why Applying Directly on Company Websites Wins

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧.

Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Monster... the list of options goes on and on.

Just click that “Easy Apply” or “Apply Now” button, and you’re done!

Whoa – not so fast!

𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, and here’s why:

· No middle man - your application goes straight to the recruiter or hiring manager and minimizes hiring delays.

· You can learn more about the company's mission, vision, values and culture when you apply on their website.

· It's easier to customize your resume or application when applying through the company website.

· Applying through the company website may ensure more security for your personal information.

· LinkedIn and job boards may have incomplete or outdated information about the position.

· Your application may stand out more because everyone else takes the "easy" way out.

· The first place a recruiter is likely to look for applicants is through their own system.

· If you see the position listed on the company website, you know it's not a scam.

· You will know the resume format the employer prefers (PDF, Word document).

While LinkedIn and job boards are still valuable resources for your job search, applying through the employer's website often provides a safer, more direct approach.

Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF

Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC

www.dreamcatchercareercoaching.com

(610) 663-0585

Communications Chairperson - Pennsylvania Career Development Association (PACDA)

Connect with me on Linkedin:

https://linkedin.com/in/shelleymaleycareercoach

Bypass Those Job Boards:

Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF

Shelley Maley, Greater Philadelphia Shelley Maley, PHR, GCDF is the founder of Dreamcatcher Career Coaching, LLC. Dreamcatchercareercoachingll.com She launched her own coaching practice after working as a career coach in higher ed for 8 years. Recognized by Influence Digest as one of the Top Coaches in Philadelphia in 2023, Shelley has both HR and career coaching credentials and has been assisting recent college graduates, young professionals, and burned-out professionals with resumes, interview coaching, job search strategy, career confusion, and all other things career-related. With an extensive background in human resources and management in hospitality, healthcare, and higher education, her coaching specialty is helping recent college graduates and young adults to cultivate career confidence, clarity, and connections in order to launch fulfilling careers. Shelley is the Communications Chairperson for The Pennsylvania Career Development Association (PACDA), a volunteer with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals Council, and the Apprenticeship Ambassador for a new nonprofit in the Lehigh Valley, A.I.M.E., which guides high school and college students in discovering fulfilling career paths. In addition to career coaching, she also provides training in soft skills and dining etiquette, as well as confidence coaching. Shelley is the host of the Young Professionals Career Catalyst on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Apple Podcast.

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