heres 3 jobsites chosen by about.com as getting the best results for job seekers -
www.linkedin.com (professional networking)
www.indeed.com (aggregated listings)
www.realmatch.com (matches you to jobs)
good luck to all.
sarahof AZ12:27PM June 13, 2009
The point about many people's job search being a like a lottery is so true. You'll see many people talk about how 60-80% of hirings are through a personal connection. In this economy networking is going to be key if you want to get ahead in your job search. Also so many job seekers don't have a good plan for how to approach a job search and where to spend their time wisely. Hopefully more people will read this and start approaching their job search in a more organized and forward fashion.
Dan
http://www.CardboardResume.com
Danof TX11:50AM June 08, 2009
In response to Skeptical of WA, I can give numerous examples of how getting a job depends more on networking than on superfluous stuff like perfect resumes. Most of these are from my own career. Almost all the resume preparation, Internet blasting etc has been fruitless for me, but the most frustrating waste of my time has been answering job ads to a PO Box. I won't do this any more, and advise my participants in our Placement Program at Goodwill's Career Training Center, to ignore them - there is no benefit to the job seeker and no way of knowing if these things are legitimate or solicitations by scammers. Any reputable news medium wouldn't allow these advertisements.
Cynical of GAof GA2:54PM June 05, 2009
Face time is all important. Networking is certainly a way to do this when you're not getting called in for interviews. Volunteering is one way to do this.
Larry
http://www.damnineedajob.com
Larryof KY10:43AM June 05, 2009
Can anyone give an example of how this approach worked for them?
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