Besides my local newspaper, where can I look on the web for employment opportunities ? Please help quickly ! I think I am losing my job today. :( Thanks!
2007-03-14 04:24:48 · 9 answers · asked by Laneymom 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I interview people about how they got their jobs. Most of the time the answer is "networking" - a friend of a friend, etc. So, make sure that your friends and family know you are looking for work and be specific about the kind of job you want so they will recognize when they find an opportunity for you.
It also depends a lot on what you want to do. If you want to work in a local store or for a small local business or part of a big chain like McDonalds, the best thing to do is to go to the store, ask to speak with the store manager, and then ask the manager if they are hiring. If the store is really busy, come back later, when it's not so busy. Don't expect to speak to a restaurant manager during the busy lunch time, for example, but after the lunch rush is over.
You may be offered a job on the spot, after a short interview. More likely, you will be asked to complete an application and/or leave a copy of your resume with the manager. Ask when they expect to have job openings, and stay in touch to remind the manager of your interest and your qualifications.
For those job seekers who use job websites, these are the most effective:
* Craigslist.org - http://www.craigslist.org/
This is the one specified the most often in the last year as the site someone used to successfully find a job.
Craigslist is a giant online classifieds site, broken up by location. For each location, employers post "jobs" and "gigs" (which are short-term jobs, like project assignments, that may tide you over until you get a real job).
There are over 400 locations/craigslist.org sites, so pick your locations and do a search through the jobs - which are posted in reverse chronological order (newest at the top, oldest at the bottom).
Since each location is a really different site, the quality can vary dramatically, depending on what the people in a given location will tolerate. Craigslist allows people to flag postings that are spam or scam, but it still happens.
For some tips on using Craigslist, see Guide to Using Craigslist to Find a job - http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_guide_to_craigslist.shtml
* Indeed.com - http://www.indeed.com
This site is a central source for finding job opportunities listed. Indeed is an "aggregator" which collects jobs from job sites (like Monster, HotJobs, and CareerBuilder, but NOT Craigslist) as well as from employers, newspapers, etc., so you go to one central place to search for the jobs and cover more sites than you even know about.
Search on the kind of job you want (carpenter, sales associate, vice president of marketing) and the location in the U.S. - city, state, or Zip. Then you can sort by full-time, part-time, contract, etc. You can also save your search to have results e-mailed to you even when you don't visit the site.
* Job-Hunt.org - http://www.job-hunt.org/
Job-Hunt will help you identify possible employers and also job search networking and support groups to help you with your networking.
Job-Hunt has over 8,300 links to employers and job search resources on Job-Hunt, including over 6,300 job sites and employers by state - online classifieds from local newspapers as well as links to the various Craigslist sites, state and local government jobs, colleges and universities, all the state Employment Offices (where you register for unemployment compensation), and many, MANY other employers.
Be sure to check out the job search networking sites where you can make connections with employers and other job seekers, usually for free or very low cost.
The Fortune 500 companies are also organized by state, and there are many other carefully-selected resources to choose from on Job-Hunt.
Good luck with your job search!
2007-03-17 07:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Start looking through a phone book. I found a job that way.
2. Go find an industrial park and knock on every door. Move on if it does not Appeal to you.
3. Talk to your friends, they will probably set you up for one.
2007-03-14 04:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mattman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of a job are you looking for? You could try working from home. If you are interested in a legitimate home based job,check this site out http://www.pcworkathome.net
2007-03-18 01:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Rajni P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet to keep an income flowing would be to contact a temp agency. They are a wealth of resources and can probably get you into a position quickly. You also get paid weekly and that is a big help. It worked for me very well when I was in-between positions.
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2007-03-14 04:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by F R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't just phone. Go to a prospective work place in person. Also, dress how you would if you were going to start working there right when you walk in. Be confident in the interview, and look the interviewer in the eye.
2016-03-28 22:53:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on monster.com
2007-03-14 04:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.jobing.com
www.craigslist.org
(pick your city)
state and city websites
school, hospital, organizational websites
2007-03-14 04:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by pokecheckme 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
monster.com
2007-03-14 04:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by AKAdemiks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋