50+ Best Websites For Job Search 2017

50+ Best Websites For Job Search 2017 Here is this years list of the 50+ best websites for job search. If you are just looking for a list of job boards, you have come to the wrong place. Job boards are only a very small part of  your job search strategy. In fact, less than 30% jobs  are filled through job boards or aggregators. Surveys  from Jobvite and CareerXroads and other sources, report that a referred candidate is more likely to be hired. Honestly, it is going to take more than applying to jobs online to land your job. Now, heres how I came up with this list. It is a compilation of resources Ive been recommended to job seekers.  My criteria for selecting these sites is based on three things: the sites provide quality content the author(s)/publisher show an understanding of modern  job search trends and methodologies the sites are relevant to your job search questions And while all these resources are free, most do  offer workshops, books, courses or paid services. You can conduct a successful job search without paying  a lot of money, however,  savvy job seekers and careerists know when they need to invest in themselves. 50+  Best Websites for Job Search 2017 LinkedIn LinkedIn is a category all in itself! Every working professional MUST BE using LinkedIn. It isnt just an online resume, it is a research tool, networking database, job board, source of industry news, salary calculator and more! Use their iOS or Android apps for your smart phone too!  RESEARCH RESOURCES GlassDoor Use Glassdoor to research what employees are anonymously saying about companies, get salary information and learn what questions theyve asked during interviews. Yes, they have job postings too! My Next Move   My Next Move helps assess your interests, research careers and begin developing a list of skills and keywords to use in marketing yourself.  This is essentially a database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development. SmartBrief Industry News SmartBrief compiles the latest news by industry to help you keep on top of trends. Pick the industry you are interested in and subscribe to get daily news updates or use their app (iOS only) to view the top stories from trade publications and professional societies. Youll find summaries of news from education, finance, food and beverage, health are, marketing advertising, retail, tech, life sciences technology, telecom, infrastructure, energy chemicals, aviation aerospace, travel hospitality. SmartBrief also has top stories to help you manage your career.  SmartBrief  On Your Career SALARY RESEARCH These  salary calculators will  help determine your value in the market place.   Glassdoor.com Indeed Salary  Search NACE Salary Calculator (for new graduates) PayScale Salary.com RESUME CRAFTING (AND MORE) Writing a resume is not easy. These sites help you learn how  to craft resumes and LinkedIn profiles. AvidCareerist AvidCareerist is the work of Donna Svei. She writes LinkedIn profiles and resumes. Donna  delivers factual, informative articles and detailed research on topics impacting your job search. Career Trend Career Trend, by Jaqui Barrett-Poindexter, is an exquisitely written blog. Jacqui has a way with words! She is a master resume writer, and more accurately, a master storyteller. Chameleon Resumes Chameleon Resumes, by Lisa Rangel, offers executive level resumes and LinkedIn advice. Lisa is a LinkedIn Job Search Expert- she  was hired as a Group Moderator for LinkedIn’s Premium Job Seeker Group. Executive  Career Brand Executive Career Brand, by Meg Guiseppi, has some of the best articles on personal branding available. While she writes for her executive audience, the advice is relevant to anyone wanting to create a strong personal brand. Great Resumes Fast Great Resumes Fast, by Jessica Hernandez and her team, offer  sample resumes, articles to help you craft a better modern resume and more job search help. SAMPLES EXAMPLES Looking for sample cover letters, resume samples, scripting on what to say? You’ll find it on these sites. The Balance Job Searching The Balance-provides advice AND examples of resumes and cover letters. Alison Doyle is the Job Search Expert. LiveCareer  Letter Examples LiveCareer supplies resume and cover letter templates, articles, assessments and more! Quintessential Careers Quint Careers has so much more than sample cover letters. You’ll find articles on networking, interviewing and other job search trends. This is a go-to source for sample anything (cover letters, emails and resumes!) JOB SEARCH ADVICE Check these  websites for the best answers to your job search questions. Better yet, subscribe to them and get regular updates. Human Workplace Human Workplace, by Liz Ryan, provides  honest,  straightforward advice to help empower you. She is on  your side, not the employers. Job-Hunt.org Job-Hunt.org is THE authoritative  site for your job search! You will find everything you need, at any stage of your career! All aspects of job search are covered by carefully selected experts. Susan P. Joyce is the mastermind of this site. JobMob JobMob always has an interesting compilation of information to help with your job search. Jacob Share manages this site. The Muse Great articles and information youll want for all aspects of your professional life! It covers career advice, job search, career paths, management, and more! Bonus: every week you can see a list of featured companies with job openings. US News World Report’s On Careers US News World Report On Careers is written by career pros and covers everything job search related as well as career advice. Work It Daily This site used to be called CAREEREALISM. It has a new name with more help. You will find relevant job search and career advice provided by “trusted career experts.” SOCIAL MEDIA JOB SEARCH Career Sherpa In case you didnt realize it, I write about ways to use social media to help you stay competitive in todays job search! OVER 50 JOB SEARCH Job seekers over 50 face a specific set of challenges. You need to understand the issues, biases and how you can spin your experience into a valuable asset! AARP AARPs job expert, Kerry Hannon, covers issues that the older job seeker has to know in order to compete. Youll find all the issues you need to take into consideration while hunting down your next job as a more seasoned professional. Career Pivot Career Pivot by Marc Miller targets Baby Boomers who are in search of their next career. My Lifestyle Career My Lifestyle Career written by Nancy Collamer, offers advice for people over 50 on how to transition into a new career before retirement, often referred to as second-act careers..  Nancy also writes for Next Avenue  (PBS site for people over 50). NEW COLLEGE GRAD EARLY CAREER JOB SEARCH Campus To Career Campus To Career helps you connect the dots from your college experience to landing your first job. YouTern YouTern is the place to go for your job search! The Savvy Intern blog, with articles written by top experts, isn’t just for interns. Their advice ant tips apply to every job seeker! INTERVIEWING Ask The Headhunter Nick Corcodolis Nick provides interviewing and job search advice from a  recruiters perspective. He provides solid, straight-shooting advice. Nick answers job search questions most other recruiters won’t or don’t. Robin Ryan Robin Ryan, author of  60 Seconds And Your Hired, delivers job search advice you dont want to miss. You can subscribe to her newsletter on her site. You can also read her job search tips here. OTHER JOB SEARCH RESOURCES CareerOneStop CareerOneStop has information on starting your search, finding a career match, information on re-training, where to find local services if you are unemployed and more.  Sponsored by the Department of Labor. 6 TOP JOB BOARDS Searching the job boards is one of the least effective job search methods. But it makes you feel good. Job boards are a grood resource of information. You can develop a list of keywords by reviewing job postings and understand what skills, words, and terms employers use to describe what they are looking for. Ill admit, not all employers are good at writing job postings, but they are gettting better. These are the top job boards you should set alerts on:     Indeed.com SimplyHired Monster.com CareerBuilder And dont forget about CraigsList SPECIALTY JOB BOARDS Using specialty or niche job boards, depending on your industry or occupation, is a must. Some companies will only post opportunities within these sites that target only the specific talent they are seeking. Dice Dice is known as being a job board for technical candidates (IT, etc.)  Besides jobs, you will see news and advice to help with your job search. HigherEd Jobs HigherEd Jobs features job opportunities at colleges and universities. Idealist Idealist focuses on non-profit job postings, volunteer opportunities and internships. USA Jobs USA Jobs is the Federal Government’s official source for federal job listings  across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations. Internships.com Internships.com helps you find internships and  entry level jobs. This board is dedicated to recent college graduates. LinkUp LinkUp  aggregates its job listings from employer websites. This allows you to directly apply on the companys website. Freelancing/Gigs/Remote Work With the gig economy on the rise, and job security diminishing- you may want to start  freelancing for income security. You can check out these boards for a variety of freelancing opportunities.                 FlexJobs.com Guru.com UpWork.com Remote.com PODCASTS           CareerCloud Radio Macs List Find Your Dream Job Podcast The Voice of Job Seekers TOOLS Get  serious about your job search and long-term career success. Youll need to be find-able online. These tools make it very easy to develop a one page summary of your experience and improve search results for your name! About.me About.me makes it easy to create a single webpage highlighting you. List your other social media profiles, create lists, join a community of people who value  online visibility. BrandYourself BrandYourself walks you through the steps to improve how your name ranks in search results. JobScan Jobscan  will help you optimize your resume keywords  and get past resume screeners. Upload your resume and copy and paste the job description and Jobscan  compares the two to see how well you match the words used in the posting. JibberJobber JibberJobber is a web-based tool to organize and manage your job search! It goes far beyond a standard spreadsheet. It helps keep track of and manage relationships, job postings, target companies and more! More Great Professional Job Search Advice Here are more  people I know, like and trust. Please visit their sites too! (My  weekly Summary Sunday articles  feature the weeks best job search articles. When you find a source you like, add it to your list of job search resources!) Absolutely Abby,  Career Attraction,  Career Solvers,  Copeland Coaching, Executive Resume Expert,  HR Bartender,  Interview Success Formula,  Job Jenny, Keppie Careers,  Lea McLeod, The Resume Crusade,  TopResume, William Arruda (on Forbes),  WorkCoachCafe. (Recruiters who look out for job seekers Bulls Eye Recruiting,    Jim Stroud,  The Searchologist, Social-Hire) Job Search Apps If you want to make your job search more mobile, check out this list of 6 job search apps you should test drive. Twitter List of Experts Ive made it super simple for you to find news, articles and information for your job search.  Follow these pros  on Twitter for job search advice and guidance. The most recent list is  here.