Search the Right Job Sites

When used correctly,job search engines and job boards can save you lots of time. Rather than taking the time to search newspapers, company web sites, and other traditional job postings, a job search engine can do it all for you with the click of a button.

However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the job sites available. Not all job sites are created equal, and it can be difficult to know on which sites you should spend your time. Today you are going to learn which job sites will help you find the most up-to-date, relevant job openings for you.

What To Look for in a Job Site

The best sites for finding job listings will allow you to find the most current job openings. If a site is listing multiple expired job listings, you will have to spend a lot of your time double-checking each job posting.

An ideal job site should not only help you find the most current openings but find them fast. The site should have search tools that are simple and easy to use, and you should be able to search for a job based on a variety of factors, such as location, industry, etc.

Best Job Boards and Job Search Engines

There are two types of job sites: job boards and job search engines. Traditional job boards, like Monster and CareerBuilder, are sites where the employer typically pays a fee in exchange for listing jobs on that site. The benefit of job boards is that the postings are typically up-to-date because the employer controls what he or she posts. Here is a list of the top job boards.

Google for Jobs is a quick and easy way to search for jobs that match your criteria. Simply search Google by job title or keyword to get a list of open positions near you, or add a location if you're interested in working in a different city.

There are a number of niche job boards as well, which aggregate job listings by specific industry or job type. Niche job boards help you narrow down your job search by categories such as entry-level jobs, seasonal jobs, and industry-specific jobs.

Job search engines, like Indeed, compile job listings from multiple job boards, company career pages, associations, and other resources. The benefit of job search engines is that they offer a wider variety of job postings.

The one downside is that not all of the postings are up to date, so you may have to double check that listings are not expired.

There are a number of niche job search engines which collect listings from specific industries.

Networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are also good places to job search. Not only can you search for job listings, but you can also check to see if you have any contacts working at the companies with open positions.

Tips for Using a Job Site

The most important piece of advice for job searching online is to narrow down your search right away. Click on “advanced search” if the site offers that option.

Narrow down your search by experience, locations, and any particular phrases or keywords. You should also narrow down your search by salary range. There is no point in applying for a job you know you cannot afford to accept.

If there are particular companies you do not want to work for, most job sites allow you to “block” certain companies.

When job searching online, use a mix of both job boards and job search engines. There is no single site that will have all possible job listings. A combination of general sites and niche sites will also help you find the job that is right for you.