Where to Look for Jobs on the Internet?
The Internet is an abundant resource for finding job opportunities. The large and well-known job boards such as Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are certainly a reasonable place to begin your search. There are many additional sites to search and strategies to employ that can aid you in finding your dream job as soon as possible.
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Use Monster.com. It is a large and non-industry specific job database that allows you to search for jobs by keyword or by location. Monster allows you to post a resume and build a profile that is searchable by employers. Utilizing this feature may lead to employers or recruiters calling you about positions that aren't advertised yet, so it's certainly worth taking time to complete this information.
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Log on to Careerbuilder.com, another non-specific job database offering features similar to that of Monster.com. CareerBuilder allows you to post a resume and complete information about your job preferences. CareerBuilder also offers the opportunity to have new jobs mailed to you each week that match your search preferences.
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Try Craig's List. It is a free online classified website that includes a jobs category and a gigs category. The jobs category generally lists open positions that are full-time and permanent in a variety of industries. The gigs category has a smaller selection of industries and generally lists temporary or freelance projects. Craig's List does offer the opportunity to post your resume online or to place your own ad in the services section, but does not offer advanced search features like some sites that are geared specifically for job searching.
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Consider Hotgigs.com. It is geared towards consultants seeking opportunities to work on projects with new clients. You must join the site to be able to post your resume and create a profile. A basic membership is free, but it only allows you to apply to free job listings. A premium membership allows complete access to apply for any jobs listed for a monthly fee.
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Look at Indeed.com, a job database that collects job listings from all over the internet and compiles them into one set of search results. Indeed is also a general site that can be used to find jobs in any industry and in any location. By searching Indeed.com, you will get some listings from other sites, including some of the other job databases discussed here. You can create a free membership at Indeed that will allow you to save a certain job search to make it easier to view new jobs each time you visit. Indeed does not offer the opportunity to post a resume or create a profile.
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Try Beyond.com, another general site that allows you to search for positions by keyword, location or both. This site allows job seekers to post an online resume. Beyond seems to have more positions for large metropolitan areas, so this site may not be as good a resource for a candidate from a more rural location.
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Consider JobBankUSA.com, which is another general job search site that allows the option to search by keywords or location. This site also has a resume posting feature. JobBankUSA also features a Meta Search option, similar to Indeed.com in that it compiles results from other databases into one set of search results.
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Don't forget about your own local resources, such as your local newspaper's website that includes classified listings. You can also check to see if your local unemployment office has a website that includes current job listings.
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Go directly to the websites of companies you'd like to work for. Most companies will have link on their home page to a careers or jobs page. Sometimes there is a link on a company website that says, "Work for us," which includes information about the company's culture, benefits and open positions with complete job descriptions. Many companies also prefer candidates who have applied directly through their company website as opposed to through a recruiter or third party job site.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're currently employed, you might not want your present employer to stumble upon your resume online. Many sites offer the option to keep your name and contact information private from companies, and some offer the ability to keep the name of your current employer private until a contact has been made with the hiring company.
Keep in mind that your future employer might be looking at information about you online, so be sure the personal information that you include in your online profiles is filtered. While some personal information is okay, you don't want to post anything that could damage your integrity.
