Are "big" jobsites a waste of time?

Question

On my quest to find a job, I've been applying to job ads from smaller sites (like craigslist) to the bigger ones like monster.com, careerbuilder.com. I'm starting to think I'm wasting my time by applying to jobs on these larger sites like monster (I'm an entry-level candidate, May 2006 grad). Now, Monster allows you to see your status. For the last month, for each resume and cover letter I sent these employers, my resume/cv letter was only viewed ONE time (the rest were just 'received'). It's annoying to me that I spend my time customizing every cover letter, but they don't even read it. Should I just focus on the smaller sites and company-specific postings (I mean, on the company websites). I'm starting to feel like I'm wasting my time on these large websites.

Answer 1

It is hard to find good work but keep on looking through all avenues available until you do get what you want. A great deal of effort goes into every job find.

God Bless

Answer 2

It is not often that you get a job with the first resume that you send. I do like the bigger sites because more employers look and respond back. Keep trying.

Answer 3

You are not wasting your time.Update your resume in specific ways.Go to the career websites and find out first what career is right for you.Then make sure your resume and cover letter is correct and keep updating them.

Answer 4

Remember, you have to start somewherew, and in order to work with the big guys, you have to start out small. I did something I regret... I joined the military. But now I'm a qualified electrician about to get a job at Caterpillar in January. So, see where you have to start, perhaps more schooling?

Answer 5

I got a job and at least a couple of interviews through Monster.

Answer 6

I don't know what kind of work you are looking for but I've gotten several jobs from the Federal Government at www.usajobs.opm.gov