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- Job Posting Websites
- Job Aggregation Websites
- Recruiter Locator Websites
- Government Websites
- Personal and Professional Assessments
- Social Networking Websites
- Small Business Information Websites
- Business Broker Websites
- Business for Sale Websites
- Anti-Scam Websites
Job Posting Websites
Job Posting sites list jobs from companies and recruiters as well as offer a full array of services to individuals who are seeking employment. Many sites have free services including resumes writing, assessments and others. While having your resume posted on these sites may help you be identified by potential hiring companies, it is extremely rare. Single-industry or single-profession sites allow people to make more intimate contact between a company and the job seeker. Tempoary and contract positions are available through several of these sites.
Temporary Work Sites
| www.rhi.com | www.kellyservices.com |
| www.manpower.com | www.appleone.com |
Job Aggregation Websites
These sites search the major web sites and publications and aggregate jobs into larger lists. Typically these sites do not or can not find more “private” data bases from local recruiters, associations and professional groups nor do they always identify jobs on corporate sites.www.Simplyhired.com
www.grassisgreener.com
www.Indeed.com
www.Ooodle.com
www.Hound.com
Recruiter Locator Websites
These sites simply list recruiters who want you to find them by posting their services.Search engines are easy to use to find recruiters especially with Superpages.com and other business listing services. As financial conditions for companies improve, more traditional recruiting will recover. Currently many companies are posting their openings directly on-line to reduce costs.
www.findarecruiter.com
www.oya’sdirectoryofrecruiters.com
www.recruitersonlinenetwork.com
Government Websites
Job Tsunami utilizes these sites to research local economic conditions our clients want to know about or are considering relocation. Some of these sites provide access to government resources and information regarding employee benefits, special programs and data that job seekers may want or need to survive these economic times.www.usa.gov
www.forms.gov
www.recovery.gov
www.fedworld.gov
www.usasearch.gov
www.usa.gov/agencies/state_and_territories.shtml
www.statelocalgov.net
www.irs.gov
www.info.gov
www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/onestop/onestopmap.cfm
www.usa.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
www.bls.com
www.usajobs.gov
www.grants.gov
www.business.gov
www.loc.gov
Personal and Professional Assessments
Personal and professional assessments have become critical for job seekers as employers use them to screen candidates. Employers are using assessments as selection / de-selection tools because every new hire is a huge investment in time and training. Taking an assessment allows you to know how to address concerns an employer may have when they conduct their assessment. These assessments allow you to understand your strengths or areas for improvement. Don’t be surprised when interview questions are based on your assessment results. The employer is probing to determine how you handle what they see as a potential problem.www.smartworknetwork.com
www.career-intelligence.com
www.assessment.com
www.careerstorm.com
www.quintcareers.com
www.qvresearch.com
www.managementhelp.org
www.selfmgmt.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
Social Networking Websites
Social networking sites have become the new “Water Cooler” for discussing a variety of concerns from business, job seeking and all things personal and professional. On some sites people can recommend you or your business. They can be a source for job leads or connections to others who may know someone important to get the inside track on a job. It is also very important not to overexpose yourself.www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com
www.twitter.com
www.fixster.com
www.linkedin.com
www.tagged.com
www.classmates.com
www.myyearbook.com
www.livejournal.com
www.imeem.com
www.reunion.com
www.ning.com
www.blackplanet.com
www.bebo.com
www.hi5.com
Small Business Information Websites
These sites have information and links to resources for current or aspiring small business owners. There are many resources available to small businesses and those who want to start a business. Many services are free.| www.sba.gov | Small Business Administration |
| www.sba.org | Small Business Administration |
| www.business.gov | Business Link to the US Government |
| www.score.org | Non-profit (retired Executives) supporting small businesses |
| www.uschamber.com | US Chamber of Commerce |
| www.2chamber.com |
Business Broker Websites
The Business Broker sites provide lists of brokers who operator similarly to realtors. We use these when a client wants to relocate to a particular area and wants to purchase an existing business in that area. Business Brokers usually have their contract listed properties on their own company web sites.www.businessbrokers.com
www.businessbrokerages.com
Business for sale Websites
Like job posting sites, these list businesses for sale. Some require a subscription to get in-depth information about a business or complete listings in a particular area. They are useful when a client does not know the type of business they want to own. The Brokers usually only provide their “listed Businesses” on their sites so this can be useful to find an available business anywhere. Not all businesses for sale are listed due to privacy and the sensitive nature of a pending sale for the business’ customers. That’s where Brokers come into the picture.www.buysellbiz.com
www.businessbroker.net
www.bizquest.com
www.mergerplace.com
www.businessnation.com
www.businessmart.com
www.firstlist.com
www.globalbx.com
Anti-Scam Websites
People under financial stress can become susceptible to scams because of their need for income. These sites can help you identify scams that prey on a person’s hopes and fears.www.bbb.org
www.jobfairy.com
www.ic3.gov
www.rileyguide.com/scams
www.scamdex.com