I have a friend who got a job interview a day after e-mailing his resume to a company. Another week had passed and he happily telephoned me to share the good news that he has started with his new job. That is a proof how effective online application is.
Online job application is not only faster, but is also more convenient and traceable. There’s no need for printing, copying and mailing resumes. It saves you paper and postage.
Most employers today require online application in the initial selection process. They have databases where resumes are stored for screening. It is, therefore, highly recommended for job seekers to apply online instead of making paper resumes.