About: Internet Job Sites

This topic was in the earlier version of Computers and Technology in a Changing Society, but is not in the Second Edition. But job searches are increasingly being done online, both by employers and job seekers, so this is an important topic. Here goes…

Job Site Examples:

• www.monster.com – General jobs
• www.usajobs.opm.gov – Federal government jobs, run by the US government
• www.collegegrad.com - starting jobs for college graduates
• www.dice.com – Tech jobs
• www.job-hunt.org – advice about using online job sites - strong on privacy protection

What can you find on a job site (not all sites offer all features):

• Tips and advice
• Job listings – search by
  • Location
  • Type of job
  • Salary
  • More…
• Specialized sites, for example for librarians, for teachers, for accountants, etc.
• Email notice for new job listings in your field
• Write your resume online
• Post your resume and other materials
  • Hide your personal data until your OK (useful for privacy protection, if you don't want your present employer to know you are looking for a new job, or if you think your personal information might unfairly stereotype you)
  • Multiple versions for different fields
  • Notice of "hits" on your resume
• Get your resume reviewed (usually for a fee)
• Resume writing service (usually for a fee)
• Apply for jobs, sending your materials
• Job-related chat rooms
• Testing to asses your skills and strengths
• Most recent hot job categories
• Typical salary ranges for various employment categories
• Job training programs
• Notices for local job fairs