About Getting a Job Online
Job Searching Sites
Review the Job Searching sites below and then answer the questions which follow.
Indeed.com
Monster.com
simplyhired.com
USAJobs.gov
idealist.org
internships.com
Craigslist
Indeed.com
Monster.com
simplyhired.com
USAJobs.gov
idealist.org
internships.com
Craigslist
Questions
- Which one did you like the best? Why?
- Are some sites more specific than others? How are they unique?
- Explain how the sites work. How do users find jobs there? How do employers post jobs?
- Which keywords would you use on a job search website to search for a job in your desired field?
- Find 30 words or phrases in the job postings that describe the job skills and/or adjectives describing what employers are looking for.
- Have you ever searched for a job online? Do you think it is better to search for a job using a job search website or by visiting company websites directly and viewing their job postings? Justify your answer.