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Government Jobs – USAJobs is the definitive government job listing location.

Seasonal Jobs – Coolworks lists fun seasonal jobs in national parks, ski resorts, ranches, tour companies, etc.

Executive – 6 Figure Jobs exclusively lists executive positions paying $100k and above. This is where to go if you qualify for these jobs.

Part-time – Quickly find available part-time and flexible work in your area using SnagaJob.

Matchdragon: China job and job seekers – online job match platform to get a great job.

Cleanroom Jobs – Find cleanroom jobs in the biotech, aerospace, semiconductor, and other industries.

Solidworks Jobs – Search for open Solidworks jobs near you.

PLC Jobs – Find programmable logic controller jobs in control and automation.

Modern Job Search Methods

The internet has brought the ability to conduct a convenient, nationwide job search right to your home. Online job search websites abound. There are thousands of dedicated sites to help job hunters search for jobs worldwide. Most companies also have an online utility allowing you to apply for jobs online.

Job search that involves going directly to company website is a good way to introduce you to the company. Most have search functions which allow you to find open positions at the company. Generally, you can identify, through various search options, the jobs which might be appropriate for your skills and abilities. Many systems allow you to apply for specific jobs online through a system where you would complete an application and upload your resume. Once you have completed a company’s application process, you will then become part of their database for a period of time. Some systems search their databases automatically when new jobs are posted. If your resume matches any of the job requirements, you’ll get a notice and opportunity to apply for the job online.

There are also websites dedicated to posting open jobs from any company. HotJobs, CareerBuilder, and Monster are just a few of the sites available for conducting a job search online. These sites have all the tools you need in order to complete any job search. Most have various tools which assist applicants in preparing and uploading their resume. Some even help applicants make connections and create relationships as well as find out the effective way of negotiating the starting and future salary.

The advantage of these job search websites is that they give you access to an extensive database of job opportunities across the country. You can search by location, job title, or company to find the exact job you are looking for. The more sophisticated sites also allow you to narrow your search by salary, name or position level. These job search sites put many position descriptions in front of you quickly. You can apply for them immediately or add them to a “save” or “watch” category so you can think about it and apply at a later date.

Not all job search sites are created equally. I’ve found over the years that some are easier to use and post more jobs for a given job search. For instance, Indeed.com searches the results of the other job search websites when you use it. I’ve found that this saves a lot of time when conducting a job search. I use it almost exclusively now as a result. You also don’t have to create an account in order to do a basic search. 

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