How to navigate job boards.

Job boards make it convenient to search for employment opportunities that match your career pursuits. For the most part, you can read about the details of a job directly from the job board. 

An ideal job description includes an overview of the organization, information about the open position, i.e. the role and responsibilities, as well as the application instructions. However, there are times when all you get is a summary or short description that leaves you with questions about the position.

Regardless of how detailed or vague the job description is, make sure your next step is a visit to the employer's website. 

Check to see if there is an Employment or Career page. Typically, this is where the complete job description is posted. Use this information to tailor your resume and include your set of skills and work experience that closely align to what the employer is looking for.

Why provide little information in one place and all of the information in another? Some job boards limit employers to a fixed number of words or characters per job listing. In this case, employers will post an overview of the position and publish the full job description on their own website. This allows employers to get the word out about the position and drive traffic to their company website. (In addition, this can be a way to weed out candidates whose interest level doesn't go beyond the position summary.)

Go above and beyond...always.