Job Hunters: the best websites to join today
If you are on the lookout for a career change or unemployed in desperate need of employment, check out these websites.
Career changes can be stressful and often people choose to stay at job they hate because they fear the change or unemployment. Work is a big part of our lives, as we do spend most of our adult life at our workplace. We all deserve to work in a healthy environment, where we feel happy and content. If you are still wondering whether you should opt for a major career change, I suggest you start searching. Maybe you’ll find something that suits you better, if not, it doesn’t matter, you’ve got nothing to lose by looking. The key is to make sure you always have your options (and eyes) open to new endeavours.
Nowadays, nobody reads the newspaper for work ads. We go on recruitment sites, local Facebook groups or directly apply to a company we aspire to work at. Online sources are the quickest and most effective way to find a job and the application process has been simplified indefinitely. One can get overwhelmed by the plethora of options, so we’re here to help by shortlisting, in our opinion, the top 8 job search websites listed below alphabetically.
CareerBuilder.com
This site is one of the largest job boards and it has been around for over 20 years. They offer many search functions by filtering with various criteria (location, degree, pay range etc). CareerBuilder works directly with the employers in terms of listings and has partnered with many newspapers in order to broaden their lists. They provide career advice for the candidates and allows them to upload their CVs in whichever format they want to.
Dice.com
Dice is ideal for those after STEM jobs, as they focus on technology, financial services, healthcare, security clearance and energy. They have an impressive career-building toolkit which is a big asset to any job seeker. When you create your profile, you can search by company, job title, keyword, location and employment type. You will be able to receive salary information and track jobs. Corporate tech giants like Dell, Cisco, Apple, Deloitte work with them. So make sure you have an updated resume on the site and who knows your potential employer will reach out to you.
Glassdoor.com
The company started off as a company that offered ratings with anonymous reviews by current or former employees. They promote to job seekers that they offer them insights into the company’s work environment, salaries and benefits as well as the interview process. Glassdoor is an excellent search engine which assists both job seekers and companies to browse in their career community.
Google for Jobs
Google launched another product to ensure that they will remain the main search engine. Google for Jobs helps job seekers to find the right job listings. Their search engine sources job listings from various sources including other job search engines. You simply type a job in the Google search bar and Google will pull out all relative listings. The users can narrow their search by filtering it down depending on location, date posted, company type etc.
Indeed.com
This site has millions of job listings sourcing from thousands of websites and staffing agencies, all in one place. Indeed is a leading job site since it includes information from several company career pages and allows you to search locally or globally. The users can upload their resume and get a personalized link which they can share with potential employers. Their mobile app can assist you in your job hunting and applications. The site offers you the option to research into job trends and salaries, as well as to to set job alerts.
Job.com
This site offers a resume builder, job search advice as well as weekly job alerts. Hirers and recruiters can search through the uploaded resumes and pick the right job hunter for them. The best part, the resumes are not posted on the site since they use artificial intelligence to connect job seekers and companies. This is ideal for people who are employed but look for a change.
Jobisjob.com
With international job listings of over 28 countries, this job site is particularly useful for those searching into relocating. They offer a geographic hotspot feature which essentially is an interactive map that shows where the most thriving markets are. They send to the job hunters daily emails with useful alerts.
LinkedIn.com
LinkedIn is widely used around the world as it connects professionals by allowing them to create a network. That’s how they become the world's largest professional network. You can search for job listings, make contacts with employers and follow companies that interest you on their platform. The users can upload their portfolio as well as samples of their work to showcase their skills to prospective employers. Strong candidates are particularly benefited by LinkedIn as potential employers can find them and offer them a job opportunity whilst them not actively job searching.
Happy Job Hunting and don't forget we want to hear all about your experiences, especially if you've made a major career change.
Happy Job Hunting and don't forget we want to hear all about your experiences, especially if you've made a major career change.
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