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Job Search?

lynnzzz — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:38:38 GMT

Where do you look for job postings now? TIA

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terrier3 — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:45:00 GMT

I think the best place is to figure out where you want to work and go to their website.

A lot of places stopped running newspaper classified ads.

A guy I work with at my seasonal job has used Monster.com and has gotten a lot of interest.

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Marianne1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:48:48 GMT

Believe it or not, Craigslist is where a lot of jobs are now being advertised.

Just be careful and check them out before you give personal info.

Also, Indeed.com compiles a lot of different sites all in one place- including Monster and others.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:50:58 GMT

Monster.com. Our papers don't even have want ads anymore, that's ancient history. Try the websites of employers you are interested in, but just the big companies. And there's Craigs List but I wouldn't advise that. Too risky, too unreliable.

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Snowpuppy — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:53:59 GMT

When I was searching I hit Linked in and Monster. Not much luck on either.

Much better luck hitting employer websites. Make sure you can go all digital with your resume, education, references, etc. Many employers, including my current one no longer accept any form of paper application.

I also got a pre-paid cell phone during my search. One of those $20 WM phones to use on applications, websites, etc. If that phone rang then I knew it was about a job. If you post on Monster, etc make sure you list only "Mary Smith, Little Town and Your State". Don't list a home address.

I found out employers want someone close to their office. It helped to appear near their address.

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Vamp — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:56:01 GMT

It depends on what kind of work you are looking for. Can you be more specific?

Generally speaking, networking is still the best way to get your foot in the door.

If you are looking at entry level work, many companies require you to apply on-line through their website. However, it is always best to try to find a contact within the company as they may be inundated with applicants. For example, if you are applying for a job in retail, you might go into the store and introduce yourself to the manager or assistant manager and let them know you filled out an application on line. If they meet you in person and like what they see, they will often "pull" your resume from the pile of applicants as you are no longer a nameless face. Your chances of getting a job are much better this way if you have no other contacts.

As for websites, I usually refer to Indeed.com, but Monster is fine, too, although they are often better suited for entry or mid-level positions. There are several others out there. The Ladders is good for higher level positions, but you have to subscribe to it. Some industries still use head hunters quite a bit, so again, it depends on what you are looking for.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:11:41 GMT

There have been drastic changes in the way people find jobs in the past 20 years. If I were job hunting, I'd contact my local state workforce center and arrange to take part in a job search workshop where the teach everything you need to know. You can check jobs nationwide free by using America's Job Bank, or by state. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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sylviahomeatlast — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:32:30 GMT

My daughter usd Monster before. She had very good luck. She's in management.

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missy1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:39:09 GMT

Indeed and Simply Hired. Also in your local newspaper. Craiglist has some. Monster isn't good imo. I agree go to your state job board, the one unemployment uses.

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Lucibee — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:19:25 GMT

Good advice. Hope you find something.

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Yahooey — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:34:33 GMT

indeed dot com - it incorporates many sites as another poster mentioned

including monster, careerbuilder, simply hired an many others

good luck

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Deb1010again — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:28:57 GMT

for nonprofit across the United States try opportunityknocks.org. Here's a link to their ""browse jobs"" tab HERE

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straykatz — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:34:39 GMT

indeed.com or monster.com

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Burnsite — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:37:32 GMT

In Boston, my nephew, when a brand-new member of the bar (lawyer), found his first job, where he still is, on Craigs List.

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Ms X — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 02:57:28 GMT

I believe craigslist is used by SOME as a way to get workers on the cheap. Therefore, if you use them, check the money they're offering with others to make sure you're not short-changed. Some who post jobs on craigslist truly aren't worth the time of anyone but the most incompetent slacker, as they want something for nothing.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 04:57:27 GMT

I wouldn't apply for a job listed on Craigslist if the position was for the Queen of England. Legit businesses don't list jobs there unless they're looking for trash.

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Marianne1 — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 05:07:59 GMT

On 2/3/2015 Kachina624 said: I wouldn't apply for a job listed on Craigslist if the position was for the Queen of England. Legit businesses don't list jobs there unless they're looking for trash.

That is absolutely an overstatement.

Many reputable, verifiable companies advertise for real jobs at all sorts of levels...from minimum wage jobs to professional positions.

You just have to know how to do your due diligence when using CL.

Calling people you don't know "trash" is unnecessary, in my opinion.

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missy1 — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 05:40:10 GMT

On 2/3/2015 Kachina624 said: I wouldn't apply for a job listed on Craigslist if the position was for the Queen of England. Legit businesses don't list jobs there unless they're looking for trash.

not true

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Apple Head — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 06:08:27 GMT

I think job hunting these days is so impersonal. I hear they scan resumes for certain words and weed out the ones that don't comply. Gone are the days that someone actually reads your resume and takes stock of all you have to offer.

I know, I'm currently searching for a new job after many years.

Networking works, but you have to have the right contacts who will help you. Most contacts I have say they'll "keep me in mind," and I never hear back.

Personally, I'm getting scared and frustrated.

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Toppers — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 06:37:36 GMT

in my opinion, try everything that you can find, as you never know what might come up, and where you might find it.

I would try the internet, newspapers, networking, going to your local job center, and seeing if there are any job seminars that are coming up in that could help you, etc.

I would still check your newspaper classified section. You might still find jobs posted there, and if your paper puts out a free newspaper supplement, I would check that classified section, too.

There are legitimate jobs posted on Craigslist.

The legitimate companies will post their company information in the ad. They will post detailed information, like their name, website, or phone number, etc.

They will give you some kind of way of contacting them.

The ones that aren't legitimate will normally just give you some kind of "vague" information without much/any detail, just so that they can start spamming your e-mail afterwards. Those are the ones that you have to watch out for, in my opinion.