Sometimes, I'm not sure how people even know where to begin looking for a job online. That's especially true if you haven't had to job search in a while. A job seeker I spoke to yesterday had no idea, first of all, how much information was available online and, secondly, where to begin to look for a job.

If you're confused or need a refresher, here are all the online job search resources you need to effectively job search online, including the best job search sites, job search engines, networking sites, online job search tools, and tips to ensure that you are using all the Internet job search resources available to help find a job online.

From the best sites for job searching to making sure employers can find you to using LinkedIn to job search to tools and technology that will expedite your job search, you will find all the resources you need to find a job online.

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What's the best way to find job listings? Job search engines are a great way to save job searching time and to get job listings from job boards, company web sites and other sources all at once. If you use the best job search engines, (Indeed.com, SimplyHired.com, LinkUp.com), you can get at most of the jobs listed online from just one job web site. They search all the job boards, company web sites, association sites, and other job posting sites. You can search by keyword, location, and other advanced options, to get job postings that match your interests and qualifications.

The other job sites that you should use are the niche sites that focus on a specific location or on a specific industry. Niche job sites are especially helpful resources when jobs are scarce, because you will find job listings that may not be posted elsewhere. That will get you to the rest of the job listings that are posted online.

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If you're pregant and job searching, how should you handle it? When's the best time to mention your pregnancy to a prospective employer? Before the interview or after you have a job offer?

Here's advice on how to handle employment issues when you're pregnant, what you need to know about pregnancy discrimination, and suggestions and tips on handling your pregnancy while working or conducting a job search.

For prospective moms (and dads) here's what you can expect as far as maternity leave and parternity leave (now usually called family leave) after you have a baby or adopt a child.

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George is just one of the job seekers who have written to me asking what they should put in their LinkedIn Profile when they are unemployed. It's definitely an issue because even though you, like many other people, are out of work, you want to present yourself in a positive light to prospective employers and to networking contacts.

Krista Canfield, Senior PR Manager at LinkedIn has suggestions: "If you're currently unemployed list your current position as "open to opportunities." If you just recently lost your job, make sure you update your status field in your profile so your network knows that you're looking for a job. You can update it with, "John is currently looking for a finance position. Do you know anyone who's hiring?" or "Sarah is interested in freelance opportunities. Let her know if someone in your network needs help writing or editing." It's a quick and easy way to let folks you're connected to know that you could use their help."

Krista also, noted that "One member of ours was unfortunately laid off so he updated his status to show he was currently looking for a new position. He was able to find a new job within seven business days of being laid-off because someone in his network knew someone who was hiring."

It's important for anyone job searching or growing their career, and who is out of work or currently employment, to use LinkedIn to job search. Review LinkedIn's Back-to-Business Checklist for Job Hunters for tips that will help if you're re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or if you're laid off and are looking for a new position.

And here's more on how can you ensure that you're not missing out and you're using the full power of LinkedIn to job search.

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