Times are definitely tough economically and many of us have
either lost our jobs or are in danger of losing them. Looking for new
jobs can be a challenge. Local newspapers seem to have smaller and
smaller 'help wanted' sections and rarely carry listings for
opportunities that are beyond your local area. The solution could be job
search engines.
What are Job Search Engines/Websites?
Job
search websites are massive databases of available job listings which
can be searched through by job seekers like you. The jobs can be
searched in a wide variety of ways, including by location, job title,
company name, experience required, field or industry, and more. You can
even combine criteria to help you pin down your search more
specifically.
These online search engines are even better because
they are usually free to use. Many also provide additional services,
such as job advice and resume posting for no additional charge.
The Pros and Cons of Job Search Engines
Job
search engines have plenty of advantages. For example, you can search
through new listings 24/7. You don't have to wait for the morning paper
to scour the ads. Plus, employers can post new jobs 24/7 so you're more
likely to see fresh opportunities daily instead of in local papers.
Another
benefit is the searching capabilities. You don't have to browse through
all of the listings to find the ones that are best suited for you.
Plus, most job search engines allow you to customize your search
requirements and have daily or weekly job updates sent directly to your
email so you'll always know when an interesting position becomes
available. You can also act faster.
Job search engines also make
it easy to apply online which saves you time (your application is
delivered instantly to the eager employer) and money (you don't have to
print your resume or use a stamp).
Unfortunately, there are some
disadvantages. Most of the job search engine databases contain tons of
legitimate jobs from well-respected companies but you'll also find quite
a few get-rich-quick scams, too.
Another disadvantage is that
some job search engines do not keep their listings updated. You're
likely to find postings for many ads that were filled a long time ago.
That can be frustrating. However, most of the engines do allow you to
organize your search by most recently posted opportunities which
improves your chances of finding available work.
Choosing the Best Job Search Websites
Currently,
the best job search engines available are Monster.com and Yahoo's
Hotjobs.com. Both of these sites provide all of the advantages above,
plus plenty of extra features such as the free resume posting which will
increase your odds of landing a great job. Additionally, these are two
of the biggest names in the industry so companies that are going to post
their job openings online will most likely do so at either one or both
of these sites before anywhere else.
Finally, you're going to find
the most search options at these sites and both will email you news
about recent postings that meet your specifications. That makes it
easier to find a new job even in a competitive market.
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