what is the best website to look for jobs ?
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Moneyes wrote:
I was prompted to start a LinkedIn account a few months back and I haven't had any luck with it so far. A friend told me that she was able to find a ton of jobs this way, but I don't see how that's possible.
By networking. Linkedin is an electronic version of the old word-of-mouth method of finding work. Typically, people who have a LinkedIn account only associate with people in their line of work.
Yes, the networking factor of LinkedIn is still there. I don't use it, but my husband does and it just seems that in the past year or so people have stopped posting about work so much and now they post on it like it's Facebook. Once in a while he'll see somebody talk about hiring or permit approvals, but that doesn't happen as often as it used to.
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I was prompted to start a LinkedIn account a few months back and I haven't had any luck with it so far. A friend told me that she was able to find a ton of jobs this way, but I don't see how that's possible.
By networking. Linkedin is an electronic version of the old word-of-mouth method of finding work. Typically, people who have a LinkedIn account only associate with people in their line of work.
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FrugalFran wrote: I think Indeed is where everybody goes these days. Depending on the industry you're in, you could create a LinkedIn profile and make some connections, but I personally think LinkedIn is a pain in the butt.
I agree. I was prompted to start a LinkedIn account a few months back and I haven't had any luck with it so far. A friend told me that she was able to find a ton of jobs this way, but I don't see how that's possible. I think I'll just stick to the normal job websites and the newspaper.
It may have to with your field and what you're looking for when it comes to LinkedIn. It seems to me that it has gone in the direction of social media and a newsfeed of memes rather than job postings.
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FrugalFran wrote: I think Indeed is where everybody goes these days. Depending on the industry you're in, you could create a LinkedIn profile and make some connections, but I personally think LinkedIn is a pain in the butt.
I agree. I was prompted to start a LinkedIn account a few months back and I haven't had any luck with it so far. A friend told me that she was able to find a ton of jobs this way, but I don't see how that's possible. I think I'll just stick to the normal job websites and the newspaper.
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I'm a huge Indeed fan too. I actually get email texts daily on any jobs I might find interesting. I do believe that you need to do your own research on each company that you are interviewing with.jordane wrote: I swear by Indeed.com. I have found many great new opportunities on this employment website. The best thing about Indeed.com is that they email daily with any new jobs in my area. You select the criteria that you are looking for and they will email you.
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