Turn Firefox Into a Job-Search Machine

We've been doing a lot of work at TheLadders on making the most of social-networking sites on your job search, from Facebook to LinkedIn to Twitter. We've also offered tips on tidying up your Web trail before recruiters and employers come looking.

Now it turns out that when it comes to online job hunting, even your browser can stand a tuneup. Consider this very handy list from JobProfiles.com: "50 Useful Firefox Add-Ons for Job Seekers."

Users of Firefox 3 and above can take advantage of a plethora of handy software extensions to customize their surfing; the software gadgets on this list simplify tasks ranging from checking job updates to online networking to job research.

Here are just a few of JobProfiles' hot 50:

3. TwitterJobSearch: Search job postings made to Twitter in real time.
5. CharityJOB: For those needing moral satisfaction in their work, here's a database of jobs in the non-profit sector.
10. Linkedin Companion for Firefox: Builds a network of 25 million professional into your Firefox browser. Network to find your next job opportunity or catch up with colleagues in your field.
26. Get Company Info: Highlight a company name on any page and this extension offers a wide range of financial and background data. It also recognizes the stock symbols.
30. Easy Job Application: Easily sends out job applications to prospective employers using sites such as Craigslist.