These websites allow you to search for jobs in a wide range of industries and job types.
Indeed http://www.indeed.com/
Indeed is a meta-search engine that searches thousands of job boards, newspapers and company websites. Searchers can use a basic keyword search or an advanced Boolean style search for more targeted searching. Searchers can create an account to save searches and job postings. Additional tools and features include email alerts, salary search tool, job trends tool and forums by company, job, city and career advice.
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com
LinkedIn is a professional networking site. When members join they create a profile that summarizes their professional expertise and accomplishments, and then build a network of connections. When members search for jobs on LinkedIn they can see who in their network has a connection to the employer. Members can also browse through companies where they're connections are employed. LinkedIn Basics for your Job Search
An article from Job-Hunt.org about how to take advantage of LinkedIn for your job search.
CareerBuilder http://www.careerbuilder.com
CareeerBuilder.com is the U.S.’s largest online job search site. Jobs can be searched using basic and advanced searches or browsed by job category. Job seekers who register can upload resumes and cover letters, utilize job search management tools such as saving jobs and searches and setting up alerts. Members can apply to jobs directly through CareerBuilder. CareerBuilder’s job recommendation technology recommends jobs based on keywords in your resume, jobs you view and jobs you apply for. The “view similar” feature lists similar jobs and shows the relative number of people who have applied. Advice and resources include job seeker toolkit, job seeker blog, salary calculator, career fairs, career tests, training and certificate program finder, professional networking, career advice, resume critique, and articles and videos about the job search, getting hired, getting ahead, cover letters & resumes, changing jobs, the workplace. CareerBuilder powers a number of targeted job search engines such as:
Monster.com http://www.monster.com/
Monster.com offers job searching and career advice. Job seekers can search or browse for jobs using a basic or advanced search and filters. The new Beta PowerSearch finds relevant jobs by matching search criteria to related terms. Job seekers can become members for free and create an account with a profile, resume and a number of job search widgets. Members can save searches and subscribe to an RSS feed for their search. The new communities feature includes communities for a variety of professions where members can have discussions, share advice, and make contacts.
Quintcareers.com
Quintessential Careers is a comprehensive job search site that provides information for all types of job seekers. Below is a link to their top 50 job search sites. http://www.quintcareers.com/top_50_sites.html
Newspapers
Most newspapers have a jobs section that you can search online. These are some newspapers in the College Park area, or use a newspaper directory to find newspapers in particular area of the country.
Employment agencies are hired by companies to find employees for their openings. Employment agencies work with job seekers to match them with openings in their client companies. Below are some general employment agencies, but there are also many employment agencies that focus on a specific industry.
Step 3a: Search for Jobs - General
Job Search Engines
These websites allow you to search for jobs in a wide range of industries and job types.Indeed
http://www.indeed.com/
Indeed is a meta-search engine that searches thousands of job boards, newspapers and company websites. Searchers can use a basic keyword search or an advanced Boolean style search for more targeted searching. Searchers can create an account to save searches and job postings. Additional tools and features include email alerts, salary search tool, job trends tool and forums by company, job, city and career advice.
LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com
LinkedIn is a professional networking site. When members join they create a profile that summarizes their professional expertise and accomplishments, and then build a network of connections. When members search for jobs on LinkedIn they can see who in their network has a connection to the employer. Members can also browse through companies where they're connections are employed.
LinkedIn Basics for your Job Search
An article from Job-Hunt.org about how to take advantage of LinkedIn for your job search.
CareerBuilder
http://www.careerbuilder.com
CareeerBuilder.com is the U.S.’s largest online job search site. Jobs can be searched using basic and advanced searches or browsed by job category. Job seekers who register can upload resumes and cover letters, utilize job search management tools such as saving jobs and searches and setting up alerts. Members can apply to jobs directly through CareerBuilder. CareerBuilder’s job recommendation technology recommends jobs based on keywords in your resume, jobs you view and jobs you apply for. The “view similar” feature lists similar jobs and shows the relative number of people who have applied. Advice and resources include job seeker toolkit, job seeker blog, salary calculator, career fairs, career tests, training and certificate program finder, professional networking, career advice, resume critique, and articles and videos about the job search, getting hired, getting ahead, cover letters & resumes, changing jobs, the workplace. CareerBuilder powers a number of targeted job search engines such as:
Monster.com
http://www.monster.com/
Monster.com offers job searching and career advice. Job seekers can search or browse for jobs using a basic or advanced search and filters. The new Beta PowerSearch finds relevant jobs by matching search criteria to related terms. Job seekers can become members for free and create an account with a profile, resume and a number of job search widgets. Members can save searches and subscribe to an RSS feed for their search. The new communities feature includes communities for a variety of professions where members can have discussions, share advice, and make contacts.
Quintcareers.com
Quintessential Careers is a comprehensive job search site that provides information for all types of job seekers. Below is a link to their top 50 job search sites.
http://www.quintcareers.com/top_50_sites.html
Newspapers
Most newspapers have a jobs section that you can search online. These are some newspapers in the College Park area, or use a newspaper directory to find newspapers in particular area of the country.Washington Post - Job Section
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/home
Washington Times - Job Section
http://jobs.thejobnetwork.com/nphomepage.aspx?AffiliateId=23
Baltimore Sun - Job Section
http://www.baltimoresun.com/classified/jobs/
Internet Public Library - Newspaper Directory
http://www.ipl.org/div/news/
Newspapers.com
http://www.newspapers.com/
Employment Agencies
Employment agencies are hired by companies to find employees for their openings. Employment agencies work with job seekers to match them with openings in their client companies. Below are some general employment agencies, but there are also many employment agencies that focus on a specific industry.Manpower, Inc.
http://www.manpower.com
KForce
http://www.kforce.com/
MRINetwork
http://www.mrinetwork.com/