Internet Job Search Engines

Below is an updated list of Internet Job Search Engines:

http://www.beyond.com/

Beyond.com claims to be the "largest network of niche career communities" on the Net. It essentially hooks together different organizations like PRJobForce.com and PhillyJobs.com all in one place, which makes it easy to find leads in your community.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/

As the Web's biggest job site, CareerBuilder gets more than 23 million visitors a month. The company has been around since 1995, and has developed an incredible network of listing sources and job search centers since that time.

http://www.craigslist.org/

The granddaddy of online classifieds gives those who are focused on searching for jobs within their communities an easy way to look. It might be one of the least-polished entities listed here, but the sheer number of local job listings makes up for it.

http://www.hound.com/

Hound's search engine shows jobs from employer Web sites only. In theory, this cuts out duplicate listings and shows opportunities that are not posted on other job boards.

 http://www.indeed.com/

Indeed works as an aggregator for listings from major job Web sites, company Web sites, associations, and other online sources. Its simplicity and ease of use are its best features.

http://www.jobcentral.com/

JobCentral is a service formed by a nonprofit consortium of U.S. corporations like IBM and Dell, which makes it ideal if you're looking for corporate job listings.

http://www.jobserve.us/

JobServe claims it was "the world's first Internet recruitment service." In 2008, JobServe advertised more than 2.5 million jobs across 15 industry sectors.

http://www.linkedin.com/

Best known for being a social network for professionals, LinkedIn also has thorough job listings, some of which are exclusive to LinkedIn.

http://www.monster.com/

In addition to being arguably the best-known global job-listings site, Monster also offers advice on resumes, interviewing, and salary information.

http://www.oodle.com/job/

oodle, which specializes in online classifieds, includes a job classifieds section that finely cuts job opportunities down to job title, category, industry, and company. Did you know, for example, that Best Buy has nearly 10,000 openings?

http://www.ontargetjobs.com/

onTargetjobs owns a lot of smaller niche sites like BioSpace.com and MedHunters.com. Its expansive niche database allows users to find compatible job listings more easily than with general sites.

http://www.simplyhired.com/

SimplyHired is similar to Indeed, as it also aggregates listings from major job Web sites, newspapers, company Web sites, and associations. However, the site goes a little deeper and allows users to send their resumes out for posting on five other sites for free.

http://www.snagajob.com/

SnagAJob is basically the antithesis of sites like TheLadders and Execu|Search, as its focus is on hourly employment only. The site has partnered with companies like 7 Eleven, Red Lobster, and AMF, to bring the most up-to-date hourly job openings.

http://www.theladders.com/

This job site has branded itself as the place to look for $100,000+ jobs only. Job seekers have to pay $30 per month to fully take advantage of the site's services.

http://www.trovix.com/

Trovix's free search engine makes the job-search process more personalized. Users input their work experience and qualifications and the site matches results to what info they have given. Trovix also has an innovative feature called Job Map, which allows you to type in your location and see on Google Maps how many jobs are available in your area.

http://www.tweetmyjobs.com/

One of the newest sites to take advantage of social media, TweetMyJobs supplies Twitter users with instantaneous job listings that are derived from TweetMyJobs' Job Channels.

http://www.usajobs.com/

USAJobs is the official job site for the U.S. government. With the government looking to significantly increase spending during the next few years, looking at federal jobs might not be a bad move if you're in a tough place.

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/

As one of the biggest job sites on the Web, HotJobs distinguishes itself by focusing on features such as status (which shows how many times one's resume has been viewed) and the ability to block companies from seeing your resume.

You can access the following link for more information about the above sites:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342783,00.asp#fbid=R0kuJ7iUl8e.

Please post comments about any of these sites on this blog.

Thanks.

Glyn

Jobs Opportunities in North Dakota!

Recently I become aware of the many job opportunities in North Dakota primarily because of developments in the oil industry.  An article in the September 18, 2011, edition of The Wall Street Journal on page C1, “There Will Be Oil” includes the following statement:

“In 2003, the Bakken formation in North Dakota was producing a mere 10,000 barrels of oil a day.  Today, it is over 400,000 barrels, and North Dakota has become the fourth-largest oil-producing state in the country. Such ‘tight’ oil could add as much as two million barrels a day to the U.S. oil production after 2020 – something that would not have been in any forecast five years ago.”

Another article in same edition of The Wall Street Journal, “State Jobless Rates climb As Governments Pare Back” states:

“North Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation – 3.5% - thanks to a small population and booming industries tied to natural resources. Nebraska and South Dakota also have rates below 5%.”

At dinner with some friends last Saturday, I asked my friend, who is purchasing oil leases in North Dakota, about the economic climate there, and he confirmed the boom that is well underway.  He also cautioned about the approaching cold weather season which will slow things down a bit.  A cursory review of job postings on the Internet finds many job opportunities.  

I recognize that many folks do not want to leave the comfort of their present surroundings; however, if you need and want a job or you have to go to work, I suggest that you consider investigating employment opportunities in North Dakota.

Please share with other readers of this blog information or experience you have concerning job opportunities in North Dakota.

Thanks!

Glyn    

911 Job Opportunities!

Where were you on Tuesday, September 11, 2001?  I was completing my workout at the Cooper Aerobatic Center in Dallas.  I remember being drawn to the TV in the locker room which displayed pictures of New York City and the World Trade Center.  At that minute I had no idea about the significance of this event.

I was wondering during this day of remembrance what new jobs have been created as a result from the 911 events.  As you would expect many of the new jobs are related to public security and our protection including police forces and the US military services.  In addition, new products are now in the market including alarms and security devices.

To locate more jobs and product opportunities, I suggest  you use the following search arguments on Google, Bing, Yahoo, or other search engines:

911 jobs, 911hotjobs, 911 products and the like

Please share your ideas about locating 911 jobs and products with readers of this blog.

Thanks!

Glyn

Jobs for Military Personnel Seeking Civilian Employment Opportunities

An article in the USAA Magazine – Fall 2011 Edition on page 13, “On the Job Front” by Greg Campbell provides a great deal of advice for military personnel who are seeking civilian jobs. I am sure that you can obtain a copy of this magazine by contacting USAA by calling 800-235-1898.

Below is a list of selected websites that have employment opportunities:

1.    Amazon – Online retailer: www.linkedin.com/in/militarytalent

2.    BNSF Railway – Railway: www.bnsf.com/careers/military

3.    Capstone -  Defense contractor: www.capstonecorp.com

4.    Chesapeake Energy – Energy: www.chk.com/Careers

5.    Cintas – Corporate apparel: www.cintas.com/hr/military.asp

6.    Concurrent Technologies – R&D: www.ctc.com

7.    CSX Transportation – Railroads: www.csx.com

8.    DaVita – Health care: www.careers.davita.com

9.    Dollar General – Retail: www.dollargeneral.com/careers

10. Fluor – Engineering and construction: www.fluor.com/military

11. General Electric -  Diversified financials: www.ge.com/military

12. ManTech International – National security: www.mantech.com/careers

13. Northrop Grumman – Aerospace/defense: www.careers.northropygrumman.com

14. Schlumberger – Oil field services: www.careers.slb.com

15. Schneider National – Trucking:  www.schneiderjobs.com

 

16. Sears Holding Corp. – Retail: www.searsholdings.com/careers

17. Sprint – Telecommunications: careers.sprint.com

18.  Transocean – Offshore drilling: www.deepwater.com/fw/main/career-222.html

19.  URS, Federal Services – Engineering and construction: www.urscorp.com/careers

20. USAA – Financial services: www.usaa.apply2jobs.com/profext/careers.html

21.  Verizon Communication – Telecommunications: www22.verizon.com/jobs

22.  Waste Management – Waste: www.wm.com/careers/index.jsp

Even if you are not a job seeker returning from the military, these sites are a good resource for locating employment opportunities.

If this information is helpful to your job search, please post a comment for others to read.

Thanks!

Glyn    

Questions for the Interviewer

In an article in The Dallas Morning News – August 28, 2011, edition on page 1J, “What’s in a Question” by Cliff Garinn, he responds to this question posed by a reader: “What kind of question should I ask during an interview?”

Here are the suggested questions provided by Garinn:

1.    What exactly does this company value the most and do you think my work for you will further these values?

2.    In what area could your team use a little polish?

3.    Can you describe the company’s culture?

4.    Who will I report to?

5.    How will you measure my success? What will have happened six months from now that will demonstrate that have met your expectations?

6.    This job sounds like something I’d really like to do – is there a fit?

7.    What attracts you to this company and what brings you back?

Personally, I am not sure that questions 1, 2, 6, and 7 are appropriate, but that is just me.  However, I do think that it is important for an applicant to exhibit genuine interest in the opportunity by asking questions. 

  

Please share your suggested questions for an interviewer with readers of this blog. 

Thanks!

Glyn    

FaceTime Job Interview?

My wife and I recently traded-in our iphone 3s for iphone 4s.  One of the new features of the iphone 4 is the FaceTime feature.  This feature enables a visual connection between owners of iphone4s and ipads when they are using “wifi” sites. This feature is similar to Skype which I discussed in this blog on July 24, 2011.  I am wondering if job interviews will begin using this FaceTime feature.  

An article in The Dallas Morning News – August 21, 2011, issue edition on page 1J, “How to Put our Best Voice Forward” by ARCContent   contains tips for phone interview.  I believe these tips would be helpful to those that are interviewing for a job via FaceTime, Skype, or just the telephone.

Before the phone (Skype or FaceTime) interview: 
      

Dress for the occasion

·         Use a landline; a cell phone may drop (maybe not)

·         Turn off call waiting; it’s annoying (Be in a quiet, solitary place)

·         Place your resume in front of you, along with the employment ad (perhaps on a table before you for reference)

·         Keep pen, paper, and calculator on hand to take notes (I not so sure about the calculator)

During the phone (Skype or FaceTime) interview:

·         Ask the interviewer for the correct spelling of his/her name and verify title (if the information is not shown on your screen

·         Smile as you speak; the interviewer will hear you and perhaps see you as well

·         Stand as you speak; the voice will project better (I am not sure this is a good idea. You may be more relaxed seated)

·         Speak slowly; enunciate words and use proper grammar and don’t interrupt (Always good advice)

·         Don’t ramble; make your answers brief

·         Ask questions; showing interest in the job and organization

·         Thank the interviewer as  you sign-off

After the phone (Skype or FaceTime) interview:

·         Send a note of thanks by email or regular mail within 1 – 2 days

·         Follow-up with a contact with a week with you had no response from the organization

Hiring organizations are looking for candidates that are comfortable with new technologies. What is your opinion about Skype and FaceTime job interviews?

Thanks!

Glyn    

Do You Pump Gasoline?

My wife, Ann, and I had a wonderful 12 day trip to Oregon. We drove over 1,500 miles in our Hertz Toyota Yaris which averaged over 41 miles per gallon of gasoline! Oregon is a very diverse state producing many agricultural products including wheat, oats, corn, peaches, vegetables, vineyards, mint, cherries, and others we were unable to identify.  Timber is also a major product of Oregon. 

I asked our hop-a-bus tour driver in Portland about employment. He said that there were many folks seeking work with a very high level of unemployed, many of whom had become discouraged.  He is a private commercial pilot who could not find a job flying so he is now a tour guide.

I quickly learned that I was not permitted to pump my own gasoline in Oregon.  The attendants say that they appreciated having a job.  So I am wondering if Oregon and many other states and cities have the right idea about self-service gasoline stations. 

How do you feel about prohibiting self-service gasoline stations?  I have always been in the productivity field of information systems, but there are valid arguments supporting the requirement for attendants pumping gasoline.  Safety and providing preventative and required auto maintenance which drivers often ignore are some compelling reasons.   

Please share with other readers of this blog your thinking about advanced productivity devices replacing many jobs.

Thanks!

Glyn