What websites do you look at to find a job?????

[dfchelbay]

Hi all. I posted a similar thread in the Community Forum...I wasn't sure if here or there is it's proper placing. My question is what websites should DS look at to find a job. He looks at Careerbuilder, Monster, local papers and Craigslist. What other websites are there to find jobs that are not scam sites. Thank you for your help.

 

[Sinderelly]

Indeed.com is a really good one. Good luck to your DH with his search!

 

[Ragnrok23]

I agree with Indeed.com

Also try looking on your state's website, My state (Mass) has 2 sections, one for state jobs, and another thats run through the unemployment office (free access to anyone)

 

[tink_n_pooh]

Beyond.com

Also be sure to check out the websites for your local newspapers. Many colleges have job boards (online and in person) that allow employers to post jobs free of charge, we used to post all of our openings at the local colleges even though the positions weren't well suited for college students

 

[jedijill]

Also, Linkedin and individual company websites. When I was searching for the job I had now, I targeted the individiual websites for the companies I was interested in.

Also, depending on your DS's career field, consider contracting. Many contracting job lead to full time employment.

Jill in CO

 

[tink_n_pooh]

What industry is he interested in finding a job in? There are many industry specific sites

 

[ssawka]

What industry is he interested in finding a job in? There are many industry specific sites

^^ This! Also give a little bit of background besides field. Does he have a degree? Where is he living? Is he willing to relocate? You never know, there maybe an interested recruiter on the DIS.

If he's in IT, dice.com is another one.

 

[dfchelbay]

Thanks for your responses. Yes, he has a degree in communications and journalism. He's already done the internship thing. Right now, he just wants a job...any job.

He will look for his ideal job, after he secures steady employment he says. As I was saying over on the community forum, he's shown me all the places he's called and emailed, and I must admit there was only about 1 or 2 of the pages and pages he showed me that were actual legitimate open positions. I've been pretty surprised too at the lack of professionalism coming from the Employers end. They advertise a job then never respond to applicants. A simple one line auto response would suffice, but it just seems that they just ignore/pretend they never placed the ad or got any inquires about it. No communication whatsoever.

Thanks for the websites information. I'll pass them along. I've never heard of them before. That's why I come here to you people. So much info to be shared here. Thanks again.

 

[ssawka]

Thanks for your responses. Yes, he has a degree in communications and journalism. He's already done the internship thing. Right now, he just wants a job...any job.

He will look for his ideal job, after he secures steady employment he says. As I was saying over on the community forum, he's shown me all the places he's called and emailed, and I must admit there was only about 1 or 2 of the pages and pages he showed me that were actual legitimate open positions. I've been pretty surprised too at the lack of professionalism coming from the Employers end. They advertise a job then never respond to applicants. A simple one line auto response would suffice, but it just seems that they just ignore/pretend they never placed the ad or got any inquires about it. No communication whatsoever.

Thanks for the websites information. I'll pass them along. I've never heard of them before. That's why I come here to you people. So much info to be shared here. Thanks again.

I wouldn't take the lack of response from employers personal or as a lack of professionalism. I think there are so many people out of work right now that the employers are being inundated with applications. Also, the employers may have never seen his resume/application. Most employers now use filtering software to narrow down the pool of potential applicants.

 

[anc876]

USAjobs.gov - federal government positions

 

[dfchelbay]

I wouldn't take the lack of response from employers personal or as a lack of professionalism. I think there are so many people out of work right now that the employers are being inundated with applications. Also, the employers may have never seen his resume/application. Most employers now use filtering software to narrow down the pool of potential applicants.

Yet another little tidbit of information gleaned here. Had no knowledge of filtering software. Good to know. I don't think he's taking it too personally. I think his opinion right now is that many of the ads are for positions that are not currently open. Employers are keeping their potential candidates file full just in case something does open up, they have a stack of people that they've already somewhat vetted. I don't necessarily think that's the case, but, hey, they know everything at that age don't they.

 

[jedijill]

Is he working through the placement or alumni office of his college? Most folks find jobs through networking and not online. Is he a member of groups associated with his degree or chosen field? Has he reached out to friends who are working to see if there are available positions at their companies?

Jill in CO

 

[sharplookingmouse]

Craigslist is a good place to look for jobs because it's much cheaper for employers than Monster or Career Builder, but there are more scammers so be careful!!

 

[musicmantrs]

If he wants to get into anything software related http://www.dice.com is great. I was unemployed for 6 months to the day when I graduated in 2010 and it was miserable. I think employers do completely take advantage of the job market right now. It would be nice to hear back on applications at all... there were plenty that went unanswered and even more where I'd do a phone interview and never hear back/wait several weeks for a letter in the mail. I was really lucky to find a great job and they are out there! All it takes is one Yes in spite of the 50-100 Nos.

 

[tink_n_pooh]

I wouldn't take the lack of response from employers personal or as a lack of professionalism. I think there are so many people out of work right now that the employers are being inundated with applications.

Exactly. When I was looking for someone to cover my maternity leave we received several hundred resumes. Several hundred (over 300) resumes for a part-time, temp with possibility to go permanent, low paying general office job with no benefits or PTO in the middle of nowhere (not knocking the company or anything but it wasn't exactly a glamorous position, it turned out well for the girl we hired because she now has a permanent FT which will lead to benefits and PTO job since I am not going back) and we still received hundreds of resumes.

 

[Sadie22]

If the internship thing did not lead to a job or contacts that could get him a job, perhaps he should seek out another internship thing.

 

[KodakFigment]

Yet another little tidbit of information gleaned here. Had no knowledge of filtering software. Good to know.

Maybe he should try and go to a job fair or state run employment office. Not so much to get a job, bu they run classes and help with resumes and cover letters for free.

If he didn't know about the filtering software, then he probably isn't reworking his resume and cover letter for each job application. If he doesn't use the "buzz" words in the listing his paperwork will NEVER get past the first computer filtering. (Learned this the hard way )

Later when our DS was applying for jobs he and I tailored each resume and cover letter specifically to mirror the posting. End result...4 submissions, 2 interviews, 1 JOB!!

 

[Sadie22]

Often the best jobs are not advertised. He could be studying up on and then making the rounds of businesses in your area. He could sign up with a temp agency. Some communities have Toastmasters groups or networking groups that might be helpful. One of my kids took a couple of extra classes at the local college after he got his degree. His professor pointed him toward an unadvertised job opening. He got the job and is going to grad school at night. You never know where the lead will come from that will lead to a job.

 

[gladdiola]

Some large companies recruit recent college grads for leadership/management training positions. Might be worth researching well known companies for such offerings if he's interested.