Job Searching Options

August 7th, 2008 by Luke | in Getting a Job, career with 2 Comments

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When job searching, it is important to be selective in where you post your resume and where you search for jobs. Currently, the level of service is broadly uneven, and providers of online recruiting services may offer many different types of functionality within their services. So, which job searching method is best for you? Why not all of them!

Job Searching Option #1: Online Classified Site

Most of these sites are free which is great news for you! With all the job searching you anticipate on doing, fees can add up! The only downfall with these sites is the lack of professionalism. Many of the sites are plain and sloppy, deterring many employers from posting their information on them. What is the point of job searching on a site that doesn’t have any jobs!

Job Searching Option #2: Job Board Sites

Job board sites are a wonderful option, mainly because that’s where the employers are! Every job is organized in a way that is easily searchable, you can apply for a job through the site, and some companies, such as InovaHire, offer a new, innovative approach to job searching, applying, and yes, even hiring!

Job Searching Option #3: Recruitment Firms

Recruitment firms, and I stress only some, are a great option. They take all of the work out of the job searching process. You submit your resume to them, have a few quick conversations as to what you want and where you want to be, then they take it from there! They find companies that seem to be a fit then line you up an interview! True recruitment firms are limited however. Most companies must be on account with the recruitment firm, so if the company of your dreams isn’t a client, you’re on your own!

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
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    Manish // August 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am

    I think Social Networking is also a great options for searching jobs. There are many good jobs to be found via word of mouth so keep networking. Also, LinkedIn is very popular with recruiters, so have a strong profile. (For that, use the Gigantic Tips Guide for Finding Jobs With LinkedIn

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    jobs in my area // September 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 am

    Recruiting firms tend to specialize in upper executive positions which usually don’t include recent college grads (although there are exceptions.) Jobs boards are usually best the get the ball rolling but like Manish said, social networking is always powerful.

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