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 great 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 industry 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.
Biz-Specific Sites
careers-in-business.com:
Looking for a career in accounting, finance, marketing, or
management? This extremely helpful and easy-to-use site includes
everything from job postings to suggested reading.
emdsnet.com: If you thought
about living abroad post-graduation, then this site is for you!
EMDSNET lists international job openings. If you become a
registered user, youll even be invited to select job fairs.
mbanetwork.com: Need we
say more? This is a resume and job-posting site for M.B.A.
students and grads.
Careers.wsj.com: This
site features content from the Wall Street Journal. It focuses on
jobs, company profiles, salaries, and workplace trends.
MBAjob.com: An easy-to-use
site that helps put grads in touch with recruiters.
MBAJungle.com: Geared
specifically towards M.B.A. students, this magazine/web site
features articles to help with b-school, recruiters, and more.
And in the first issue, the editor-in-chief promised not to bore
anyone cross-eyed...
General Job-Search Sites
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.
Monstertrak:
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 and 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.
