Job Sites

There are few things that can be stressful and exciting at the same time. Well, that’s not exactly correct. What we mean to say is there are few activities that for one person said activity could be stressful, while for another it could be downright exciting. The activity in question is searching for a job, which can be awesome for that person who has a job and wants to see what else is out there, but a terrible, stressful undertaking for others who might be without a job, the bills are piling up, and they need to get to work ASAP!

Nowadays looking for a gig starts and ends online. Remember the classified section of the newspaper? Well, it still exists, but not sure it’s used all that frequently, if ever. The best sites for looking for a job online share just a handful of characteristics. They are easy to use and quick. Period. Here’s a rundown …

Indeed

A well-respected site, Indeed contains millions upon millions of listings from an aggregate of thousands of websites, job boards and similar areas that post employment openings. As a user you can upload your resume, create a more advanced personal resume link to share with employers, and not only apply for jobs but also seek out job trends and salaries, set up job alerts and have the app installed on your phone for easy searching.

CareerBuilder

A job board monster, at one point CareerBuilder was the biggest job bulletin post in the world. Since the Internet started to catch fire that has changed, but CareerBuilder is still a trusted provider for country, regional, state and local employers. A recommended site to build your resume out, CareerBuilder also contains excellent career advice.

Dice

Dice.com might sound like a gambling site, but don’t be fooled. No gambling here, just sure things, and if you’re looking for a job in the tech sphere Dice.com is that sure thing that you should be betting on. Registered users can retrieve salary information, track jobs, as well as create and modify cover letters and resumes. The options are endless.

Glassdoor

Dubbed more as a career community, Glassdoor.com is a highly respected site that contains a range of information surrounding companies. Likely, the most detailed information you can find around companies will be via Glasdoor.com as the goal of the site is to provide exceptional matches between employer and job seeker. Glassdoor.com feels that most folks can find a job Ok, but finding a truly beneficial career match is the hard (but long-term beneficial) part.

Again, job searching can be exhilarating or akin to pulling teeth. Regardless of where you’re at, these sites will connect you rather quickly but the rest is up to you.