The Internet has changed the dynamics of the employment
marketplace. Never before have companies been able to present job
opportunities to the public so freely, and never before have job
seekers been able to bring so much attention to their resumes.
One of the most valuable tools the Internet offers job seekers
is access to company profiles and homepages. In the past, inside
information on a particular company was very difficult to come by
and often not publicly available. It's also great for finding out
who the key players are within the organization. Not sure who to
send your resume to? Chances are the company's Web site will
point you in the right direction.
An Ocean of Information
Thanks to the Internet, it's possible to find (and get) the
perfect job, get career counseling, learn about a particular
industry and compare salaries—all from the comfort of your own
home! There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of sites
dedicated to matching job seekers with prospective employees.
Separating the good ones from the bad can be tough, especially if
you've never searched for a job this way before. Here's a list of
some standout sites to help get you started.
Nursing-Specific Sites
Nurseweek: A general
nursing Web site with news, networking, career advice, education,
and tons of jobs. It also provides nurses with a forum to
exchange ideas and information related to local, regional, and
national health issues.
Nursing Spectrum:
Provides chat rooms, a bookstore, and employment listings with
instant applications and resume submissions. It also includes
continuing education, employer profiles, and a weekly online
guest lecturer.
General Employment
Sites
Jobscience.com: Online database of healthcare-oriented jobs.
Allows you to search for jobs, post a resume, track your job
applications, and set up automated job agents to keep looking for
jobs around the clock. Also allows employers to post available
positions. Requires signing in through KaplanNursing.com.
The Monster Board: More
than 250,000 job listings in almost every career field. Also
offers relocation information and career services, including a
feature called "My Monster" that allows you to manage and
distribute your resume.
America's Job Bank: An
online database of job openings listed at state employment
offices across the United States. To respond to a listing, you
send your resume to the government's public Employment service,
which then contacts the employer.
Jobtrak: User-friendly
job site that draws a lot of high-profile employers. The site is
for college students and grads only; you need a password to
access it. This is a great place to start if you're seeking an
entry-level position.
HotJobs: A site similar
to Monster.com in that there are loads of listings and a "My
HotJobs" feature. HotJobs also has a feature that allows you to
click on a company name an see all available openings there.
Career Builder: One
of the biggest career sites, it gathers listings for its "Mega
Job Search" from more than 30 other job search sites, allowing
you to search thousands of listings by location, type, keyword,
pay range, etc.
CareerSite: Although
other sites will also keep your search information confidential,
this site is particularly careful about blocking your name,
contact information and current employer.
BrassRing.com: A
comprehensive career resource (resume builder, career
information, etc.), focusing on the tech industry. You can post
your resume or browse over 70,000 positions at over 1,600
companies.
