The Internet is becoming a powerful tool in the job search process. You can identify job openings throughout the world, research companies, contact professionals in your field, and find advice on resume writing, interviewing, etc. Use the internet as an additional tool not a replacement for other sources. The links above will take you to general job search sites or to a more specific search. Research and evaluate each site as not all internet sites give accurate and helpful information and some charge a fee for their services.
Principle benefits of using the Internet in your job search include the ability to:
- access timely job notices around the clock
- locate unusual or difficult-to-find career information
- communicate with professionals or resource groups in specialized areas
- research companies, organizations, and agencies
- post your resume / apply online for positions
Principle drawbacks of using the Internet in your job search include:
- vast, sometimes unwieldy amounts of career and job search information
- privacy issues related to posting your resume online
- over-utilizing the Internet while under-utilizing other career resources (print, people, etc.)
- the disappearance or relocation of useful career sites without notice
Identify career and job search resources
The following are a sample of catagories and web sites you may find in your internet job search.
US Department of Labor -
Career advice / mentoring— Career Planning Center for Beginning Scientists and Engineers(http://www7.nationalacademies.org/deps/)
Career events— Brassring erecruiting (http://www.brassring.com)
Job Search - Indeed One lets you search by occupation, key word, location etc. to find job listings. Indeed One searches through other job search sites and lists the closest postings to your search. http://www.indeed.com/
Discussion groups— Google Groups: alt.jobs.offered (http://groups.google.com/)
Diversity resources— National Society for Hispanic Professionals (http://www.nshp.org/)
Employer information— Guide Star’s database of nonprofit organizations (http://www.guidestar.org)
Government employment— Federal jobs at USAJOBS (http://www.usajobs.opm.gov), & State of Iowa jobs
International resources— OverseasJobs.com (http://www.overseasjobs.com/)
Iowa Life Changing (http://www.smartcareermove.com/career_center/career_connection.asp)
Job postings—Monster Search Jobs (http://jobsearch.monster.com/)
Job search process—Simpson Career Center Job Search Career Guides
Organizations— (professional, trade and special interest) Yahoo! Directory (http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Organizations)
Recruiting sites— Recruiter’s Online Network (http://www.recruitersonline.com/)
Resume databases— Careerbuilder.com (http://my.careerbuilder.com/)
Salary & relocation— Homestore.com (http://www.homefair.com/calc/salcalc.html)
State and local resources— Newspapers
WorkBloom (resume help / employment news feeds / tips) (http://workbloom.com)
Work experience (volunteer / summer / part-time / internships)— Cool Works (http://www.coolworks.com/)