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I recently came across this article on Yahoo.com describing the many reason why your resume gets tossed from the "might use" to the "never use" pile. There are some good tips in this article that touch on the following:

• If accomplishments can be quantified, do it -- but use discretion
• If you send a cover letter by email that starts with 'Hi,' it and your resume will probably end up in the trash.
• It's true that recruiters sometimes use scanners to sort through resumes looking for certain keywords.
• If you mention your age, we have to trash your resume.
• When recruiters see a resume that's designed differently, they think the person's trying to hide something.

It's easy to get frustrated with job hunting online. So many postings and applications to keep track of, and most of the time you never even hear back. Just remember that online applications do in fact work. They're not always fast or easy, but they may just be the ticket to your next job.

It will likely take more effort than a couple of submissions, but if you effectively use your personal network, and make sure you are qualified for each job, you stand a good chance at landing a job online.

Here are 5 great tips for successfully landing a job online:

Tip #1. Try to make a connection within the company you are applying to.

• Exercise your personal network to get an internal reference or find out what is going on with the job online.
• Connect with some local staffing firms to see if they work with the company on a contract or permanent basis.