Community Chat

[lynnzzz]

Where do you look for job postings now? TIA

[terrier3]

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.

[Marianne1]

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.

[chrystaltree]

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.

[Snowpuppy]

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.

[Vamp]

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.

[Kachina624]

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.

[sylviahomeatlast]

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

[missy1]

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.

[Lucibee]

Good advice. Hope you find something.