New rule: Don’t forget the obvious job search sites

So yes, when you get laid off, you get a new job. Call it a “Job Research and implementation Analyst.” Wow. 15 years of consulting work in action right there. What you really are is job hunting. In today’s online aware world, social media has joined the fray in a big way but you cannot forget to visit traditional web boards and job sites.

Now, I say this even though Mike M from KPMG assures me that 85% of all manager and higher jobs come from social networking, I have to think that its worth spending the time with traditional resources. A couple of notes here. I refuse to list on Monster.com for the very reason that recruiters hardly ever read my resume when they come from there and just because I once was part of an ERP team 10 years ago, it doesn’t mean that that skill is still active. This my friends is the problem with papering resumes everywhere.

Social media allows us to tailor the experience for what we seek very decidedly and narrowly. This is what I have done with @socialmediawonk and at www.drewselman.com. With the list of sites below, the same thing should occur: create the resume that tells the story of what you want, make sure its not a laundry list and make sure both your online version and your linkedin profile are firmly rooted at the top. Old school meets new school.

So here is a list of sites that I have found to be bit more than just the usual shlock. Next time we’ll take a look at how and who to follow on Twitter for a more expansive search.

Oh the places I have been

I have been to all of these websites.  You don’t need to go to all, but I am a scorched earth kind of guy.   Some I have profiles at, many I don’t.  Remember, get rid of the crap on your resume that is irrelevant to your current search.  All resumes are scanned and searched and your time stripping in Vegas isn’t going to be relevant to anyone.

• AuthenticJobs.com – Listings of companies looking for full-time and freelance web designers.
• Bixee.com – Search by keywords, location, or browse by industry.
• Careerbuilder.com – General job search site.
• Coroflot.com – Allows for creatives to publish an online portfolio and search for jobs.
• Fedjobs.gov – The home of USAJOBS, where all Federal jobs go to get posted.
• FreshWebJobs – Full-time and freelance web developer jobs.
• GoFreelance.com – Assortment of freelance jobs that allow you to work from home.
• Indeed.com – A job aggregator that scrapes jobs from around the web.  (recommended by KPMG)
• Isabont.com – Helps you manage your job search by letting you organize yourself.
• Job-a-matic.com - Post job listings, and even add a job board to your existing site
• Jobburner.com – Focusing on technical jobs, post your resume and search for jobs.
• JobBoardReviews.com – Reviews job boards and helps you pick the right one for you.
• JobDig.com – Dedicated to the Midwest, focuses on employment, training and opportunities.
• Jobfox.com – Fill out your profile, view your job matches, and let people hunt for you.
• Jobpile – Aggregates from numerous jobs boards to let you search them all at once.
• Jobsandgigs.com – Design and development jobs boards, features customized RSS feeds.
• Jobsearcheasy.com – Browse and search for jobs and earn prizes while you do it.
• Jobster.com – Post your resume, get advice, join networks.
• Krop.com – Creative and technology job listings.
• Layoffspace.com – A site for the unemployed to gather, network and help each other find work.
• LinkedIn.com – Jobs and social networking all rolled into one.
• LinkUp.com – Job aggregator that monitors thousands of employers websites.
• Mapdango.com – View classified job listing on a Google map, seeing what is in your area.
• Odinjobs.com – Intelligent job matching for the technology field.
• PageBites.com – Works for both employers and job seekers, searchable by jobs and regions.
• Peekface.com – Read reviews of employers written by people with experience in the same company.
• Recruit.net – Millions of jobs from all around the world. Search by keywords and location.
• SalaryScout.com – Ever wondered if you were getting a fair salary offer? Use this site to compare it to what others report.
• SimplyHired.com – Millions of jobs harvested from numerous sources (also well liked by KPMG guys)
• WebProJobs.com – Designed with web professionals in mind, features full-time and freelance jobs.
• Whototalkto.com – Give people leads in to your former job, while getting tips on the one you want to get.
• WorkTree.com – Job search engine with browsable categories including government jobs and Fortune 1000 companies.
• Yahoo HotJobs – Jobs board owned by one of the largest web companies.
• YorZ.com – Search for jobs or network with people inside your industry.