Places to Find a Job Online
If you're looking for a job, you have many more options available than just the classified section of your local newspaper. Many job seekers don't immediately think about the abundance of smaller websites that are out there in addition to the major job search sites. This article will break down your online job resources into three major categories and give you information about each of them.
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The Top Three
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CareerBuilder touts itself as the largest jobs site. Indeed, its jobs database is one of the largest online and often a job seeker's first stop. However, these jobs attract many applications, and the competition is high.
Monster is also a top job search site. Unlike CareerBuilder, employers often post directly on Monster looking for specialized, often technically trained, help. The competition for jobs on Monster is just as high as on CareerBuilder; however, the jobs on Monster often tend to be mid-level career jobs that require additional experience and skills.
As of 2009, Craigslist is garnering attention not just for humorous stories in the media but for job postings as well. Often, smaller employers who don't want to pay fees will post to Craigslist's regional job classifieds. For some job seekers, this can be an invaluable way to find positions that aren't highly advertised and have fewer applicants.
Temporary Agencies and Company Websites
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Two other good resources for job seekers are temporary agency websites and specific company websites.
Kelly Career Network has a huge list of semi-exclusive job postings. Boss Staffing also offers job listings in a wide variety of fields. There are also smaller companies such as Hire Knowledge and Accountemps that post job listings for individuals in certain professions. Although many of the jobs posted on these sites are temporary, there are opportunities to find direct hire and long-term placement jobs as well. Often these kinds of sites can be a good way to work your way into a company.
Another way to research jobs online is to target specific companies that you'd like to work for. For example, if you're in the banking industry, you can browse jobs on the JPMorgan Chase Bank or Bank of America websites. This tactic applies to any field, and most large companies (and many smaller companies) post their open positions online.
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The Department of Labor
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Besides being a great resource for employee rights information, The Department of Labor website for your state is another place to find online job postings. The Department of Labor in most states receives ads from employers and has an online search engine that you can use without visiting an employment center. This is a good resource to find companies looking for immediate hires and jobs with smaller employers whose job qualifications may be more lenient than a large corporation.
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