Job Search Websites

If you're looking for a job online you've probably already checked out the big ones most people are familiar with such as Monster and CareerBuilder. While these sites are full of job opportunities there are others you might not be aware of. These alternative sites can help refine and focus your search. Jody Rohlena, Senior Editor for ShopSmart magazine gives tips on what websites you need to know about to help you find your next job online.

Simplyhired.com is like Google for job listings. It aggregates listings from thousands of sites, making it easy to find opportunities with just one search. Take advantage of its social networking integration, such as the LinkedIn tool "Who Do I Know?," which shows your connections at companies in your search results.

Idealist.org is geared toward those in the non-profit world or public sector. You can put your public relations skills to work promoting a national foundation or teach at a charter school in town. It's also a repository for salary surveys, career profiles, public-service graduate -program information and international volunteer opportunities. You can also download the free e-book "The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers."

SnagAJob.com is the place to go to find hourly work. Listings concentrate on service jobs in retail, hospitality and office administration and light industrial work with local and national companies. Create a detailed profile on the site with the hours you're available, so that hiring managers can find you when they need to fill a job ASAP.

LinkUp.com searches more than 20 thousand company web sites so you'll see internal listings, avoid duplicates, and find unadvertised positions. The site says listings are dropped as soon as they're filled. You can also apply directly on listed company sites and skip the middleman. You can stay connected to this sites job search by downloading the free iPhone and Android apps.

USAJobs.gov is the official employment hub of the federal government. The site has jobs in a ton of fields, from health care to education and culinary arts. Search by occupation, agency or state to find a local position and then apply online. You can also set up a search agent to e-mail you when positions are posted that fit your criteria.

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Jody Rohlena & Erika Wortham