50 Job Search Resources
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Whether you are job searching for a better opportunity because you’re unemployed or fresh out of college, you will be faced with many challenges. Between drafting the perfect resume and networking to multiple rounds of interviews and finally accepting an offer, there is always something to be preparing for. Additionally, job searching isn’t what it used to be. You can no longer pick up your local newspaper and browse the classified ads, today, you need a job search strategy in which you use a number of different tactics. At EDI Specialists, we understand how overwhelming the whole process can be, so we put together 50 of the best job search resources we could find. We wish you the best in your job search and please let us know if we can assist.
With sincere wishes for your success,
Joseph Gilbody
President/ CEO
EDI Specialists, Inc.
Resume Writing
1. Your Resume: Make it Simple, Make it Sexy – Resume writing 101
2. What Not to Include on a Resume – You know what to include, here’s what not to include
3. Resume and CV Resources and Tools for Job Seekers – Another comprehensive list of resources
4. 6 Tips For Avoiding The Resume Black Hole – Learn how to help ensure your resume is seen
5. 4 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out – In this job market, you must be sure to stand out from other applicants
6. 44 Resume Writing Tips – You don’t have to be a great writer to have a great resume if you apply these tips
7. How Tom Cruise Helped Me Write Thousands of Job-Winning Resumes – Video explaining how Tom Cruise can help you bring out your best on your resume
8. A Strong Yet Ethical Résumé, Fast – You don’t need software to generate a great resume after reading these tips
Networking
9. Job Networking Tips – General networking tips for beginners
10. 9 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job – Using LinkedIn to its full potential can help you land your next gig
11. How to Network Your Way to a Job – Learn how to network your way to the top
12. Finding a Job Through Networking Groups – How group networking can build relationships that lead to jobs
13. 5 Networking Strategies to a New Job – Test out these strategies at the next event you attend
Job Search Engines
Many people have taken to the web to conduct their job search. Below are the top websites that job seekers use today:
14. Indeed
15. Career Builder
16. Monster
17. Simply Hired
18. LinkedIn
19. MediaBistro
20. Dice
Job Searching
21. How to Get a New Job in 2013 – Job searching has changed quite a bit in the past few years, learn how to job search in 2013
22. Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Job Search – What to do and what not to do when it comes to job searching
23. Job Search Tips for New Graduates – Attention new grads: you’ll want to read this
24. How Volunteering Can Help Your Job Search – Volunteering can be beneficial in more ways than one
25. 5 Tips for Working With Recruiters – How to work with a recruiter to successfully find a job
26. How To Take Your Job Search Beyond the Job Boards – Job boards aren’t what they used to be, but there are new resources for job seekers
27. 8 Crippling Mistakes Job Seekers Make – Learn these mistakes now, so you don’t make them later
28. Bad Job Search Tips – Find out what job searching advice you shouldn’t follow
29. 100 Job Search Tips from Fortune 500 Recruiters – Learn job search tips from top recruiters
30. How Social Media Can Help (Or Hurt) You In Your Job Search – You might think twice about sending a tweet after reading this post
31. Best Apps for Job Seekers – Go mobile with your job search
32. How To Get Past Job Search Gatekeepers – Find out what can go on behind the scenes when you apply for a job
33. 6 Subtle Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Hunt – Unfortunately, even the most innocent things can make or break your job search
34. Video: Job Search Tips – Brad Karsh of career site JobBound shares some insider tips on networking, resumes, and getting into the market after a hiatus
Interviews
35. How to Prepare for a Successful Phone Interview – Tips for phone interview etiquette
36. Acing an In-person Job Interview – Once you land your interview, learn how to knock it out of the park
37. The Value of a Post Interview Follow Up – The importance of sending a follow up note or email to interviewers
38. How To: Prepare for a Panel Interview – Panel interviews can be different than one-on-one interviews, so preparation is key
39. 10 Job Interview Tips From A CEO Headhunter – This CEO has lots of experience to share with job seekers
40. 99 Interview Tips That Will Actually Help You Get a Job – You may have 99 problems, but this post ensures job searching isn’t one
41. How to Show Employers You’re Right for the Job – Learn how to show employers you’re the best person for their open position
42. 3 Questions That Top Candidates Ask In Job Interviews – Arm yourself with these questions before your next interview
43. Answering the Question “Why Should We Hire You?” – Learn how to answer this common interview question
Career Blogs
44. Ask a Manager – Answers to questions related to job searching, careers, management and more
45. The Undercover Recruiter – Tips from recruiters from around the world
46. On Careers – “Find a job, keep it, and get ahead”
47. Careerealism – Helping people solve career and job search problems
48. Evil HR Lady – Demystify the Human Resources department one post at a time
49. Ms. Career Girl – Career content for women by women
50. Come Recommended – Job search, career and HR blog
Do you know of a great job search resource that we missed? Leave your suggestions in the comment section below!
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