Comments on: internet job boards – wasted effort?

By: Dubai Jobs

Dubai Jobs — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:00:39 +0000

have you tried jobsindubai.com? well this site have contacts to credible employers that may help you to find a job

By: JobSearch Guru

JobSearch Guru — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:08:40 +0000

I think it depends on the job board. Some mega boards (I won't mention the names but we can all fill in the blanks) have been caught taking old jobs and reposting them AND doubling current postings. An obsession of quantity, not quality. Have you given InovaHire.com a shot yet?

By: JobSearch Guru

JobSearch Guru — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:08:40 +0000

By: 英文家教

英文家教 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:45:41 +0000

Have to say I do agree. Things like this just are what they are.

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Write it Right | Job Searching Blog — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:54:04 +0000

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By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:32:46 +0000

Top 3 sites chosen by about.com were

www.linkedin.com (profesional networking)
www.indeed.com (aggregated listings)
www.realmatch.com (matches you to jobs)

good luck all!

By: Shadox

Shadox — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:41:22 +0000

I completely agree. LinkedIn is very effective for advertising / hiring / finding a job. Once I advertised on Monster and got 600 (!) responses. There was no way in hell I was going to go through all those. I ended up hiring a recruiter instead.

I can't believe folks still try to send their resume online.

If anything, you can use online boards to find out which jobs are available, and then try to network your way into an interview, rather than sending your resume into the Internet black hole...

By: PearlandMom

PearlandMom — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:23:43 +0000

I have tested the waters these last few months trying to re-enter the job market (I'm a stay at home mom). IMy background is IT with a focus in EDI…as you know in technology it moves forward with or without you, its been 5 years…

I am looking at changing fields but to what I am torn with, money and time are important to me, I have been home “working” as as real estate investor for about 4 years and have gained tons of knowledge from finance, rehabs, development and construction (small multifamily) – but with this market that's no longer an option. So it's back to the drawing board what career am I going to choose? I have to get it right this time!

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Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:04:09 +0000

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By: Steve @ bripblap

Steve @ bripblap — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:32:45 +0000

@StephaniePTY: I'm somewhat in the same boat, so my suggestion is to keep hitting job boards, but also if possible to start joining groups in that field if you can; or just join civic/social/whatever groups in the location and start meeting people! It's hard to do, I know. I'm searching remotely so it's not possible physically, but I am joining and staying active in online groups in that area in my field (Institute of Internal Auditors, Financial Executives Networking Group, etc. – in my case). If I was trying to become a nurse or a mechanic I'd find groups in those areas.

Good luck, I sympathize!

By: StephaniePTY

StephaniePTY — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:28:28 +0000

I'm looking for work in a field where I have no contacts, in a location where I have few contacts. Job boards and craigslist are my only leads, at the moment. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd gladly hear them!

By: The Strump

The Strump — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:58:54 +0000

Friday Night Links, DIY Investing Edition…

Finally decided to take the plunge and go self-directed on my retirement plan starting next week.

For the past 15 years, I’ve simply done a monthly contribution to my bank and purchased one of their funds – and withdrawn money a few times. Oops! …

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Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:05:14 +0000

[...] Internet Job Boards – Wasted Effort? – Do internet job sites work? I can’t speak for employers who post their positions online, but I can say that my last two jobs were obtained through online job sites. In one situation I was actually called by a recruiter, and another job I found and actually got by using Career Builder. For me, this wasn’t a waste of time. Although, this was a number of years ago, so things may have changed. [...]