Job Search Web Sites

Types of Job Search Web Sites

There are several different types of online employment web sites, including those that lists all types of jobs in every location; city, state, as well as region-specific sites that focus on local employment opportunities. The type of site that will be best for you is largely dependent on what field you're in, how much experience you have, where you live, and whether or not you are willing to relocate.

National and International Employment Sites

Career Builder

Career Builder is a major employment search engine that allows users to search for jobs in several different ways. Job seekers can search for open positions in all locations, or may specify particular states and/or cities. You can also search company and industry specific postings, or browse openings in entire categories. The site also allows people to search through Canadian and other international job postings. Job seekers can also view employment listings published in Spanish.

To keep up with new listings that match your interests, you can sign up to receive job alerts. You'll specify details about what type of jobs you're interested in applying for, the geographic area where you want to work, your acceptable salary range, and the highest level of education you've completed. Once you fill out the simple online form, you'll get email announcements whenever jobs that match your criteria are added to the site.

You can also post your resume on the site so that employers who are searching for candidate's online can have an opportunity to view your credentials. Site users can even request a free resume review.

Monster

Monster.com is one of the largest and most established online employment advertising web sites. Monster's job site is extensive, and provides many benefits to job seekers. You can search for openings in up to 20 job categories from the main page of the website using keywords and geographic specifications. You can also use the site's advanced search features to narrow your search to the industry you want to work in, specific types of jobs, even particular companies. You can save your favorite job searches, so you don't have to re-enter your criteria every time you want to check for updated job postings.

When you sign up for a free membership, you'll be able to post your resume to the site, whether you want to build your resume on the site or if you already have a resume that you'd like to submit as a Word document or cut and paste for upload. Once your resume is posted to the site, you'll be able to use the site's 'Quick Apply feature to quickly and easily submit your resume to advertised job openings.

Regional Job Search Sites

Regional Help Wanted

Regional Help Wanted operates more than 350 region-specific job search web sites across the country. The company partner with local television affiliates to market the site to job seekers and employers in the region. It's free for job seekers to search for jobs on the sites, as well as to post their resumes. RegionalHelpWanted.com and their local media partner share revenue generated by selling job postings on the site to local employers. Job seekers benefit from having a local resource for finding jobs online, and employers benefit from being able to reach applicants who are actively seeking work in the local market.

Examples of Regional Help Wanted employment sites include:

• MobileHelpWanted.com
• SavannahHelpWanted.com
• HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com
• Pensacola HelpWanted.com
• Many others

Local Job Network

The Local Job Network operates local job search web sites in numerous cities and states throughout the United States. Member sites join together to form a nationwide network focused on helping match employers with job seekers who live in, or are interested in relocating to, the particular locations in which they have job openings.

Example sites in the network include:

• JobsInHuntingtonBeach.com
• JobsInHuntsville.com
• JobsInScottsdale.com
• MetroMontgomeryJobs.com
• Many additional local sites

Find Your Next Job

When you're in the market for a new job, be sure to take advantage of job search engines. Posting your resume and searching open positions on a regular basis can help you learn about job opportunities you wouldn't otherwise be able to find.