The Internet has changed the dynamics of the employment
marketplace. Never before have companies been able to present job
opportunities to the public so freely, and never before have job
seekers been able to bring so much attention to their
resumes.
One of the most valuable tools the Internet offers job seekers
is access to company profiles and homepages. In the past, inside
information on a particular company was very difficult to come by
and often not publicly available. It's also EDNeat for finding
out who the key players are within the organization. Not sure who
to send your resume to? Chances are the company's Web site will
point you in the right direction.
An Ocean of Information
Thanks to the Internet, it's possible to find (and get) the
perfect job, get career counseling, learn about a particular
industry and compare salaries — all from the comfort of your own
home! There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of sites
dedicated to matching job seekers with prospective employees.
Separating the good ones from the bad can be tough, especially if
you've never searched for a job this way before. Here's a list of
some standout sites to help get you started.
The Monster Board: More than 250,000 job listings in
almost every career field. Also offers relocation information and
career services, including a feature called "My Monster" that
allows you to manage and distribute your resume.
America's Job Bank: An online database of job
openings listed at state employment offices across the United
States. To respond to a listing, you send your resume to the
government's public Employment service, which then contacts the
employer.
Jobtrak: User-friendly job site that draws a lot of
high-profile employers. The site is for college students and
grads only; you need a password to access it. This is a great
place to start if you're seeking an entry-level position.
HotJobs: A site similar to Monster.com in that there
are loads of listings and a "My HotJobs" feature. HotJobs also
has a feature that allows you to click on a company name an see
all available openings there.
Career Builder: One of the biggest career sites, it
gathers listings for its "Mega Job Search" from more than 30
other job search sites, allowing you to search thousands of
listings by location, type, keyword, pay range, etc.
CareerSite: Although other sites will also keep your
search information confidential, this site is particularly
careful about blocking your name, contact information and current
employer.
BrassRing.com: A comprehensive career resource
(resume builder, career information, etc.), focusing on the tech
industry. You can post your resume or browse over 70,000
positions at over 1,600 companies.
