Creating Your Personal Job Search List

What is a Job Search List? This is a list of websites that you visit regularly to view current job listings.

Can’t I just use the newspaper classifieds? Job listings may be found in so many places now. Many companies now provide job listings on their own web sites. Yes, use the classifieds as part of a larger set of tools to job search.

The Big Four local job sites:Alabama JobLinkJobsQuestal.com job listingsCraigslist

National Sites:USA JobsMonsterCareer BuilderIndeedWet FeetSnag a Job

Make it your own:Add websites to your list based on your desired job. Remember that some jobs may be found in multiple industries. Some examples:

Colleges and UniversitiesHospitalsNon-Profit OrganizationsPublic Service OrganizationsBanksManufacturing companies

Professional Associations:Professional Associations are great resources for current job listings in your field and professional development opportunities. If your professional association(s) offers list-serv emails, sign up for them.

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