Job Search and Networking

Additional job search sites

While job search engines are one of the easiest ways to find a variety of job postings, you may also want take advantage of more specific websites, depending on your needs.

• GlassDoor
  GlassDoor is one of the most internationally focused job-hunting sites available today. You can search for jobs at specific companies around the world and read employee reviews to learn what it's like to work for different employers.
• Social media
  Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have become an increasingly valuable tool for finding jobs online. We'll talk more about using social media in your job search in our modules on Job Hunt with Social Media and LinkedIn Basics.
• Specialty sites
  If you work in a specific career field, you may prefer to look for job postings on specialty or niche sites such as HireDiversity, Idealist, FlexJobs, or Dice. To find a job search site for your field, check out this comprehensive list of industry-specific sites from the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
• Craigslist
  One of the most popular websites in the United States, Craigslist is a free classified service that allows people to create advertisements about almost anything, including job postings. While there are many legitimate opportunities on Craigslist, its posting style also attracts a lot of fake job listings. We'll talk more about staying safe when responding to job postings at the end of this lesson.

Posting your resume online

Some sites allow you to post your resume online. When employers need to fill a job opening, they can search through online resumes to find a candidate that fits their needs. This can increase your chances of finding a job because employers will have the ability to search for you. Some sites will also use the information in your resume to automatically send you relevant job postings.

There are some potential downsides to posting your resume online. For example, you risk exposing yourself to unwanted contact, spam, and privacy concerns. Check out our lesson on Protecting Your Identity with a Cyber-Safe Resume to learn more about posting your resume safely.

If you are job hunting and currently employed, you may want to avoid posting your resume. If your employer finds your resume, it could possibly lead to termination. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons before deciding to post your resume online.