From the more popular platforms to the less obvious- casting a wider net when applying gets you closer to securing your dream job
This job search site lives up to its name! In addition to being probably the first major commercial job search site, it offers otter service. These include: resume uploads, networking boards, company profiles, a resume review service, and a mobile app in more than 40 countries. This job site scores your potential fit with a role based on your skills and HR Managers can approach you directly. You can also apply to several jobs simultaneously with just one click
This platform retains its global popularity for good reason. It aggregates postings from across the web and lets you search by location, salary, and a multitude of other filters. Indeed claims to host more than 150 million resumes and states that 10 new jobs are added to its job site every second globally.
Where will we be without LinkedIn? This top networking and job site allows you to find jobs not only through direct employer listings but also through communication with your extended network. Your profile also serves as your resume, which can be viewed by recruiters. You can also apply directly to job postings through the platform. But get ready to face tough competition in applying for a job.
Eluta is a Canadian search engine and job site that features job postings from more than 10,000 employers’ websites across Canada. Eluta provides links back to the original employers’ job postings. Candidates can sign up for email alerts that notify them of new jobs that match their search criteria.
ZipRecruiter began as a tool for small businesses to post job listings affordably. It is now a great online employment marketplace that uses AI to connect businesses of all sizes with job seekers through mobile, web and email services. Use ZipRecruiter’s mobile app to browse and apply to jobs and get alerted as soon as your application has been viewed. The company has partnerships with several leading job boards.
Glassdoor not only lets you search for jobs, it also allows people to review companies they have worked for and share valuable insights The App is easy to use and structured to enable you to respond fast to job postings. Glassdoor also allows employers to identify job candidates and market their companies to job seekers.
CareerBuilder has two big advantages in its favour: Size and longevity, as it is one of the biggest and longest-lived job boards on the internet. Its robust search function allows you to filter by several criteria, including location, job title, and pay range. The site uses Google AI to help match job seekers with suitable opportunities and also provides career advice to job candidates.
SimplyHired is a job search site that collects listings from all over the web, including company career pages, job boards, and niche job websites. The company reports that it lists job openings from 700,000 unique employers and operates job search engines in 24 countries and 12 languages.
Google for Jobs acts as an umbrella job site. It aggregates job listings from sites across the web and classifies them conveniently. Use it just like you use Google, Search for job types and key phrases and it takes you straight there. Another key benefit of Google for Jobs is that it eliminates redundant results and displays only listings for open positions.
It doubles as a job site and a global recruitment firm. On their mobile app and website, you will find thousands of on-site, remote and hybrid job listings from companies around the world. Many of the opportunities are exclusive to Robert Half. It is particularly suitable for top executive jobs.
Jobboom is Quebec’s largest recruitment site and offers services in both official languages. This website allows candidates to post their resumes on the site and apply for jobs directly
Your next job or career is probably on Workopolis, one of Canada’s leading career sites. It has the latest jobs from top Canadian employers. It’s another good site in finding a job.
For a job search tailored towards Canadian residents, this government site provides a wide array of options. Great for part-time and transitory positions.
Extra Tips on how to find a job:
- Send your resume to key job sites and recruitment agencies
- Update and adapt your resume constantly
- Learn the art of emotional connection
- Don’t focus on your negatives
- Perseverance. Your right job is waiting for you
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