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Question: I recently became unemployed, what is the best website to go to for job hunting?

(Posted by: Jeff on 2010-03-09 05:16:23)

Posted by: Aloishus W on 2010-03-09, 05:18:16

I've always had good luck with monster, but some of my less qualified friends have been spammed by scammers

Posted by: Mischa on 2010-03-09, 05:24:34

Every site is overloaded with applicants but you can try Monster.com or Jobdrone.com You have to pay for Job Drone though. Your state should have a website to help with it too. Here in Louisiana we have Laworks.net

Posted by: Dan G on 2010-03-09, 05:32:19

There really is no "One Stop Shop " for job postings. Monster traditionally has the most but not always the best. It also depends on what you are looking for. I would try to find more than a few sources and check them daily or set up an automatic search that will send appropriate new ads to your email.

Posted by: Deevil on 2010-03-09, 05:34:38

Your states labor department website is the best and most reliable website to use. They receive daily notices from employers looking for employees, since posting with the labor department is free for companies. They also have the capability of job searches out of your local area, giving you a wider range of opportunities. Listing not only local companies looking for workers, but also state, federal and overseas jobs as well. They have counselors to answer all your job search questions and concerns, as well as workshops, continuing education and other job search tools. All for FREE. Watch out for scammers and fraudulent businesses. Anyone can post an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine to advertise for a job position, but it doesn't mean that it is a genuine company. The same goes for the internet, you don't know who is on the other side, so NEVER give out personal information or "pay " for a job interview, application fee or job position. Contact the Better Business Bureau for any information about complaints on a company or business.

Posted by: Judy on 2010-03-09, 18:17:54

Websites aren't usually real good for job hunting - try getting out to businesses in your area.

Posted by: Johan on 2010-03-09, 23:18:30

I have been working from home for 4 1/ 2 years. It is great to be able to set my own hours and work days, but is still work. If you are serious, send me an email: wahopportunities1@gmail.com I can help you get started and give you any advice I can through email (obviously for free)

Posted by: Aziz on 2010-03-10, 03:46:42

Honestly, I would not search for "work from home " at all because most companies advertising that are not legit. However, if you search for jobs by your area of interest, you may be able to find some that offer the option to work from home.