7 Reputable Career Search Resources to Help You Efficiently Find Your Ideal Job
Are you looking for a new job, and don’t know the best place of which to turn? Do you need a time-saving way to apply for positions in your field? Do you need help creating or improving your resume, so that you can put it in the hands of as many employers as possible?
Fortunately, job-seeking has become more and more easy, with the creation and development of comprehensive career search websites, that are available. They can help you with the aforementioned issues, and more, without taking a lot of time and effort. Below are some of the more reputable websites that can be helpful for finding a new position, in the field in which you are looking.
CareerOneStop.org is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources, including:
· Self Assessments
· Training
· Resumes and Applications
· Networking
· Interview Preparation
· Resources for Your Specific Situation
Learn more about CareerOneStop on the Featured Resources page of this website.
Indeed is a very simple job search website. It allows you to look up jobs by job title, key word, or company. It also lets you search your desired location. With a click, you can see a position’s salary, benefits, job description, and qualifications required. Indeed also allows you to quickly post your resume on its website, and also allows you to easily apply for a position by using your resume, instead of an application, if you want. The platform Indeed uses is very user-friendly.
CareerBuilder is another easy to use job search website. You can quickly build and upload your resume on its website. You can also look up salaries and responsibilities required for the type of position you would like to have, as well as generally required skills. It also lists some of the top hiring companies for that position.
Monster is a job search website that is similar to CareerBuilder, in that you can search by jobs, keywords, companies, and locations, and the website allows you to build and upload your resume. It also seems to have more position listings per keyword and location, as Indeed does, and maybe more. When you click on the job posting, it provides the job summary and qualifications, certifications, and skills required, as well as the work environment, among other factors. You can easily apply for positions using your resume.
In addition, Monster provides help for new college graduates, including salary searches, free resume assessment, and entry-level job searches. It also provides career advice, such as free career self-assessments, how to start a job search, resume samples, and top interview questions.
Goodwill Industries International
Local Goodwill organizations can help you to:
. Build your essential work skills.
. Earn a credential or degree.
. Plan your career.
. Create your resume that gets noticed.
. Practice your job search and interview skills.
. Get your finances in order.
. Connect to resources like transportation, childcare, professional attire, and more.
Goodwill is also partnering with Indeed with the Indeed + Goodwill career portal. You can access a custom experience to more easily and effectively find jobs on Indeed. Learn how to set up your profile, get help building your resume and learn how to connect with employers that need people with your skills.
Staffing Agencies
Staffing agencies act as a middleman between employers and prospective employees. They contract with employers to provide skilled and educated employees to work for them for a set wage. If the employee performs well, and the employer would like to hire the employee on a more permanent basis, the employer can hire that person on for a usually higher wage, with the staffing agency receiving a commission or percentage of that wage.
Staffing agencies can be helpful for job seekers who are looking for immediate hire, as the agencies usually have several different jobs and position types available right away. They can also provide training, such as for computer and software skills.
Staffing agencies can hire for a broad spectrum of fields, such as accounting, finance, administrative, office, information technology, manual labor, retail, and more.
Look online to find a quality local staffing agency near you.
“USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. As the Federal Government’s official employment site, USAJOBS helps the right people find the right jobs.” (taken directly from usajobs.gov website)
This website helps anyone in government employment, as well as the general public, create profiles, apply for federal positions, and make resumes searchable to federal recruiters.
Conclusion
Hopefully, if you are looking for a new job, or career change, this list of job-search websites will be helpful to you. They can make the process of finding another position easy and efficient, and send you on your way to better work.