Competition

• The Internet attracts masses of visitors each day. This means more competition for jobs posted online. You could be among thousands of others applying for a single job. Your best, and sometimes only, line of defense is your cover letter. Try and distinguish your individual skill sets and professional skills in your cover letter to demonstrate how your talents bring value to the company. Use key words that reflect what the job description states the ideal candidate should possess. In cases where a company receives thousands of applications, they are likely to only skim resumes rather than scrutinize each one.
  
  

Anonymity

• Internet job searches do not always list the details of the companies posting the job. This means that you could be applying for employment with your current employer or with a company you prefer not to work with. Be wary of applying for a position with a company you are not able to research in advance. Attempting to create a cover letter based only on the job description may also prove challenging. Keep your own identity anonymous, if allowed, to prevent conflicts of interest with your current employer.
  
  

Plentitude

• One of the major advantages of an Internet job search is the vast number of job postings. It may take time to sift through the postings to find those that best suit your interests, but seeing the magnitude of your search results can sometimes be a confidence builder in itself. There are a large number of credible job search websites that list positions from all business sectors and sites that list only jobs in certain industries. Both are viable options for finding leads to jobs posted on the Internet.
  
  

Location

• Internet job searches allow you to find positions around the world. If you plan to relocate, or just want to explore the possibilities of living abroad, an Internet job search is a convenient option. Tailor your search criteria to include multiple cities at once or search each city individually. Some websites such as Monster.com or CareerBuilder allow you to search a position in all states at once. This can be beneficial if you have not selected a destination but want to find the best career options available.