Best Job Search Websites
The best job search websites to find job listings and job search help, including full-time jobs, entry-level jobs, part-time jobs, teen jobs, job search engines, and networking sites.
Best New Job Search Websites
LinkUp.com
LinkUp publishes job openings that are listed on over 11,000 corporate and employer web sites from around the country. As a result, the listings are from real companies, there are no duplicates because they are only pulled from a single source, and they are always current. No spam listings either!
More About LinkUp:
LinkUp Job Search Engine
Realmatch.com
Realmatch works like an online dating service, but with jobs instead of people. The system matches you with employers and presents the results according to how good the match is. So, you're only viewing jobs that are a good fit. That's a real timesaver.
More About Realmatch: How to find a job on Realmatch
VisualCV.com
A VisualCV is an online version of your resume, but, like a portfolio, has much more - images, videos, and links to your accomplishments. Everyone should have a VisualCV, even if you're not actively job seeking. It's an excellent way to showcase your skills and present your personal brand.
More About VisualCV:
Create a VisualCV
Standoutjobs.com
If you're looking for a job at one of the companies that partner with Standout Jobs (220+ and more joining every day) you'll find lots of good information that will help you evaluate the company and learn more about job opportunities. These interactive company career sites use video, blogging, chat, and widgets to showcase and brand the company’s culture and team to potential candidates.
More About Standout Jobs: StandoutJobs
Glassdoor.com
Are you wondering about what jobs sound interesting and which companies you might want to work for? Do you want to know what one of those jobs at one of those companies could pay? You'll find all that, plus reviews, ratings, company information, salaries, CEO approval rating, competitors, content providers, and more.
More About Glassdoor: Glassdoor.com
Alltop.com: Jobs and Career News
I frequently mention how confusing it can be to look through all the job listings online and to figure out which ones are a good fit. Now, there's an easy way to see job postings all in one place. Alltop Jobs has made it simple to do that. There's also an Alltop Career News category where you take a look at the top career blogs, also all on one page, and stay on top of what's happening in the world of careers.
More About Alltop: Alltop Jobs and Career News
JobSerf
If you can afford to pay ($98 for two weeks) for help with basic job searching, JobSerf.com is worth a try. JobSerf provides personalized online job searching for you by sending out your resume and cover letter to online listings in your area from a multitude of sources. The job seekers who tried it saved a bunch of time.
More About JobSerf.com:
JobSerf.com Personalized Job Searching
Top Niche Job Search Websites
There are tons of job sites that focus on a particular industry, audience of job seekers, or type of position. You'll find niche sites for everything from accounting jobs to jobs at the zoo, and from jobs for teens to jobs for retirees. Here's a quick list of selected top niche sites.
- CoolWorks.com (seasonal jobs)
- Idealist.org (non-profit jobs)
- Myfirstpaycheck.com (jobs for teens)
- OneDayOneJob.com and OneDayOneInternship.com (jobs and internships for college students and recent graduates)
- Risesmart.com (executive level jobs)
- Workforce50.com (jobs for older job seekers)
- Womenforhire.com (jobs, Career Fairs, and advice for women)
Alison's Favorite Job Sites
These are my favorite job search websites. They are sites that everyone looking for a job or growing their career should be using to enhance and expedite their job search.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn has helped me connect with contacts I’d lost track of, gotten me lots of information for articles, and helped more than a few people I know get a new job this year. If you’re not on LinkedIn, you need to be.
More About LinkedIn: LinkedIn
Indeed.com
Job search engine Indeed.com is top on my list of resources for finding job listings fast. Indeed.com enables you to search millions of job listings from thousands of websites, job boards, newspapers, blogs, career pages, and associations to find job listings that match or are similar to your search query.
More About Indeed.com: Indeed.com
Job-Hunt.org
Job-Hunt has been around for a long time and it's one of the best job search sites there is. You'll find local networking and job search support listed by state and links to the recruiting pages of 8,000+ employers. Job-Hunt provides job seekers with a terrific collection of links to valid employers and career resources.
JibberJobber
How do you keep track of all this job search stuff? It’s certainly not easy, but JibberJobber can help you get (and stay) organized, not only while you’re looking for a job, but while you’re building your career and planning for the future.
More About JibberJobber.com: Managing Your Job Search with JibberJobber
Additions to the List
If you have a favorite job site, let me know. I'm always interested in hearing about new and noteworthy job sites.
