I’m sure there are job search engines that everyone knows about. Some of these include CareerBuilder.com, Monster.com and of course, Craigslist, which is infamous for scams and fakes. But what some people may not know is that there are other, extremely helpful, free job search engines out there. Some of these engines go as far as linking and working with the company websites and job listings. These search engines may also have discussion forums and ways to do advanced searches.
A job search engine is there to help save time and effort. You look up a job you want, send your resume out and check to see if they want an interview with you. Aside from the well known job search engines, there are other lesser known, but just as good, search engines out there. To name a few, there is Indeed.com. This job search engine compiles information from company websites, career pages, job boards and through occupational associations. Other sites include Linkup.com and Simplyhired.com. These sites look up open positions from the actual company site. These sites go through small to medium career sections. They also update with the company career sections.
These sites also contain discussion forums, which in job search engines, can be invaluable tools. These forums allow you to communicate with other job seekers and in some cases recruiters and employers. Forums are the easiest ways to network. You can find people who may be working for a company of interest and contact them through your social networking such as twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. The more people you know with jobs, the better your search will go.
There are technical tools and methods when using job search engines. A simple tool is to simply block a job listing. Some reasons to block a job listing is when you have already applied to it or if it’s some type of spam. This allows you to refine your search and cut out the unnecessary listings. Then there are methods for using a job search engine. To get the best results, you will need to narrow your search. This includes experience, skill set, location, and salary. The more specific your search is the better the results will look. Other methods are looking up the types of companies, keywords, phrases, type of positions, and if necessary, using advanced searching and job board postings. These methods will show that you know exactly what you want and what you are looking for. Knowing what you want is to know yourself, which is an important aspect for getting a successful interview. It also shows good organization skills.
Using job search engines is only half the work. The other half is getting the interview and hopefully the job. Just because using a job search engine is easy doesn’t mean you should let your guard down. Always keep an eye out for anything that may look like a scam or a fake. It doesn’t matter what site you find a position on. Always do your research on the position, the company and if needed, make a few calls to make sure that everything is legitimate. In this job market, we can’t afford to make mistakes.
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