I’ll be frank with you guys: the job market sucks. Finding decent, paying work is a herculean undertaking these days, even if you’ve got a degree that’s supposed to guarantee you a cushy spot. There’s a good chance that those of you who are currently unemployed (or underemployed, as it were) have been doing daily searches on all the biggest and best job sites- Monster, LinkedIn, Indeed….you get the idea.
There are other places to look.
Think about it. Most organizations worth their salt these days have a twitter account or two, through which they connect with their customers and with other businesses. There’s a very good chance that, if there’s a new job opportunity available, they’ll have a twitter account on which they post it, not to mention all the twitter feeds which are completely devoted to making people aware of new job opportunities. Check it out- there’s a very good chance that you’ll find something good.
Company Websites
This one’s actually one of the more obvious entries on the list- as such, it’s curious that not everyone seems to be aware- if you’re interested in landing a career in a particular field, do a bit of research on the organizations that work in that field. Have a look on their websites.
Craigslist
To be fair, Cragslist is pretty well-known- but it’s not used for job searches as often as some of the other top boards. It’s more of an “everything” sort of site- one which doesn’t necessarily have the best reputation. Still, I’ve found quite a few freelancing opportunities on Craigslist, and I’ve not been burned by it yet. Give it a try if you’re not finding what you’re looking for on Monster.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw might not be free, but it’s still a pretty awesome job board. There’s a huge database, with a great many more high-end jobs than you’d find on some of the free job boards. If you’re willing to spend the money (it’s $25.00 a month), and you’re looking for an upper level job, Jigsaw’s actually a pretty sound investment.
Kijiji
Again, this is another great resource for job hunters- even if, like Craigslist, it’s so much more than a job site. But hey, while you’re online, you might as well see if you can replace your old desk or get a new TV- if you’re lucky, you might not even have to pay for either of those.
What other job sites do you folks recommend? Think there’s something missing from this list? Drop me a line in the comments.
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