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The best job boards and job search engine sites will help you find available jobs fast. These job sites have search tools that are quick and easy to use, and you can search based on the type of job you’re looking for, location and other factors.
Don’t limit yourself to just one or two job websites because the listed positions are sourced from different websites, depending on which site you are using. LinkUp.com, for example, only lists jobs direct from company websites, while US.jobs has verified nationwide postings direct from employers. Job search engines like Indeed.com (the #1 job site) and SimplyHired.com pull listings from many different sources.
In addition, each site has a different set of search options you can utilize to include certain types of jobs in the search results. Take the time to try out a few sites to see which works best for you.
Here’s information on the best job sites and job search engines for 2015 starting with Indeed and following in alphabetical order.
Indeed.com (#1 Job Site)
Indeed is the #1 job site with millions of job listings from thousands of websites, including company career sites, job boards, newspaper classifieds, associations and other online sources of job postings. Users can also upload a resume and get a personalized resume link to share with employers. You’ll also find job search tips and discussion forums for job seekers.
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CareerBuilder.com
CareerBuilder is one of the largest job boards, providing job listings, resume posting, and career advice and resources to job seekers. CareerBuilder secures job listings directly from employers and has expanded local listings by partnering with many newspapers to incorporate their online classifieds.
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Dice.com
Dice is the leading site for tech job seekers. You can search by company, job title, skill, keyword, company, employment type and location. Registered users can upload a search resume, a confidential resume, get salary information, store resumes and cover letters, and track jobs. You’ll also find career advice and tech news for job seekers.
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Glassdoor.com
Glassdoor is a career community that helps people find jobs and companies recruit top talent. Glassdoor members can find Inside Connections at a company through their Facebook network, see the latest job listings, as well as get access to proprietary user-generated content including company-specific salary reports, ratings and reviews, CEO approval ratings, interview questions and reviews, office photos, and more.
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Idealist.org
Idealist is the premier clearinghouse for information on full-time, internship and volunteer positions within the non-profit sector. You can identify target organizations by their mission and specific types of opportunities within various niches. Registered users can search for contacts in fields or organizations of interest and message them for networking purposes.
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LinkedIn.com
LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. You can search for jobs, identify contacts at employers who are advertising vacancies, and follow companies of interest on LinkedIn. Users can incorporate portfolio samples within their profile to showcase what they can do for prospective employers. LinkedIn works well for strong candidates conducting a passive jobs search where they want employers to find them.
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LinkUp.com
If you want to avoid spam and scams and duplicate job listings, LinkUp is the job site for you. LinkUp monitors thousands of company career sections in order to connect applicants with often unadvertised jobs by providing information on the jobs posted on company websites. Because the jobs come direct from company sites you can be sure they are current openings.
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Monster.com
Monster is one of the original job boards and has expanded to include a variety of other resources and apps for job seekers. Monster users can search for (and) apply for jobs online, post a resume, review company profiles, and get salary information and career advice.
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SimplyHired.com
Simply Hired operates one of the world’s largest job search engines, and connects job seekers and employers through its powerful search engine platform which aggregates jobs from newspapers, employer websites and job boards. The site provides access to millions of job openings across all job categories and industries, reaching job seekers on the web, social networks, mobile devices, email and through its exclusive network of thousands of partner sites. You can determine if any of your LinkedIn contacts work for any of the organizations advertising jobs.
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US.jobs
Job seekers using US.jobs for their employment search have access to a database of a million+ unique, verified positions from nationwide employers. US.jobs is derived from a partnership between the Direct Employers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) designed to improve the labor market and directly connect employers and job seekers. There’s a Veteran’s Job Bank, as well as a searchable schedule of upcoming in-person career events.
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Top 18 Niche Job Sites for 2015
Niche job websites are an excellent resource for finding job openings that aren’t always listed on other sites. There are too many great niche job websites to list them all, but there are some of my favorites that are especially useful for job seekers.
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What Else You Need to Know
What’s the difference between a job board and a job search engine? Job boards typically include positions posted by employers, while job search engines aggregate job listings from job boards and company websites.
Most sites have advanced search options that let you drill down even further to find jobs that are the best match for your skills, qualifications, and interests.