During the recession, countless people on all levels lost their jobs. Although the economy is showing some light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, many people are still feeling the sting of unemployment or underemployment.
Networking continues to be very important, however many are turning to their computer to look for a job.
While helpful, there is more than just CareerBuilder and Monster online when it comes to job searching. Following is a list of some of the best websites for your career.
This list could also be helpful for students looking for an internship, established professionals looking to improve or change their career or retirees looking to get back into the workforce.
A Better Interview
A Better Interview was founded to close a gap in services provided by the major job searching and interview help sites. Through A Better Interview, the site offers users the opportunity to speak live to a trained HR professional about interview skills, job searching methods, salary negotiation, tough interview questions, and background checks, among other things. The site also offers a job board currently featuring over 430,000 positions.
Brazen Life
Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious young professionals. Hosted by Brazen Careerist, Brazen Life offers edgy and fun ideas for navigating and succeeding in the changing world of work.
Chameleon Resumes
ChameleonResumes.com is a full-service resume writing and job search consultancy firm that services high-achieving executives and professionals with accomplishment-laden resumes and LinkedIn profiles, targeted job search tactic training and authentic interview storytelling techniques to land their next position.
Doostang
Doostang calls itself an “exclusive career community that helps elite young professionals accelerate their careers.” The site has formed partnerships with business schools like Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to give students access to listings from firms including Goldman Sachs, Google and Facebook. Doostang, which is the Latin for “reaching for talent,” caters to workers in their 20s and 30s. A fee is required.
Idealist.org
The nation’s largest employment board for nonprofit jobs, Idealist.org includes volunteer opportunities, a blog with stories like tips on managing student loans and a listing of events related to the non-profit world.
Intern Match
Aimed at college and graduate students, InternMatch connects applicants with internships. The listings are longer and more descriptive than on most other sites and include a Q&A section. Users can register and pose questions to companies. The site includes paid and unpaid internships in numerous categories including engineering, non-profit, real estate and sports.
Jibberjobber
JibberJobber was originally designed to help people organize and track their job search – but has since evolved into a “personal relationship manager” that allows you to manage your job search and optimize your network relationships for the duration of your career. Membership to the website is free, but users can pay to upgrade their account.
She Negotiates
She Negotiates gives women the tools and support to take responsibility for closing their own personal income and leadership gaps. “We start with the pocketbook because economic power is political power. And without political power, we have no voice. No presence. No platform. No credibility,” the site says. What sets She Negotiates apart? They know the personal, cultural and political landscapes that impact one’s ability to ask for what they want and move forward. The site publishes blogs posts and book recommendations, and offers virtual training, video tutorials, as well as consulting services for a fee.
TalentZoo
TalentZoo.com is the leading job board focusing on the advertising, marketing, tech, and digital/design industries. Loaded with great content for professionals at all career levels, the site attracts top talent from across the U.S., and delivers them to TalentZoo’s clients with a satisfaction guarantee on each job posting.
VetNet
A site aimed at veterans transitioning to civilian work, VetNet is sponsored by three organizations – Hire Heroes USA, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. The site includes videos, resume and career advice and links to programs for veteran entrepreneurs.
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