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Career Builder: Using Job Boards For More Than Jobs
By Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC
If you are like most job seekers, you have registered your resume on the major online job boards
such as Career Builder, Monster, TheLadders.com, Headhunter, etc. But are you aware of the plethora
of good information and job search tools that are available on these sites in addition to job listings?
Take CareerBuilder.com for example. The main navigation pages at Career Builder are “Home”, “Find
Jobs”, “Post Resumes”, “Job Alerts”, “My Career Builder”, “Advice and Resources”, and “Career Fairs”.
Most online job hunters typically will use the Find Jobs and Post Resumes pages. About half might
sign up for Job Alerts. Career Builder offers two sections that could be the most valuable sections to
job seekers but not all visitors will read them. Those sections on Career Builder are “Advice and
Resources” and “Career Fairs”.
Of particular interest on CareerBuilder.com is the “Advice and Resources” section. In this section,
Career Builder has ten different sections on various subjects from continuing education to resume
services to financial advice. At the top of the page, Career Builder highlights four articles of special
interest to job seekers. These articles rotate on a regular basis so the visitor should check back often
to see new articles and to read past articles that are listed in their appropriate headings by Career
Builder.
At the very bottom of the Career Builder Advice page, there are seven different sections that are
collections of articles on job hunting, business opportunities, and education that have been written by
experts. In the career advice section at the bottom of the page, there is an option to watch various
videos of career experts talking about different aspects of job search. This option also appears on
Career Builders’ home page. This is a new feature by Career Builder that actually allows the job seeker
to watch a short instructional video on various topics.
All total, Career Builder.com has more than 200 articles covering various job search and employment
topics on these pages. Career Builder has built a wonderful resource area of which many job seekers
do not take advantage. The next time you visit the site, read more than just the job listings. Take time
to read the excellent information that Career Builder has gathered in one place for your benefit!
Published in 25 career books, Alesia has been cited by Jist Publications as one of the "best resume
writers in North America" and quoted as a Career Expert in the Wall Street Journal. Serving as the
Resume Expert for over 50+ organizations, she has numerous media appearances to her credit and is
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Six Secrets to Using Job Boards Effectively
By Carol McClelland
With the economic downturn and increased talk in Washington about renewable energy, green job
boards have become popular places for the unemployed to go to on the web.
People who are looking for a new career are "trained" to go straight for the job boards. If you are
looking for a job opening, you go where the jobs are listed. Right?
Well, yes and no...
-->You will find job openings. That's true.
-->Will you find all the job openings in your profession or geographic area? No.
-->Will you find job openings that are a good fit for your skills and experience? Maybe, maybe not.
-->Will you happen upon a job listing that fulfills your dreams for a green career?
Probably not.
So What's the Best Way to Use Job Boards?
The best way for you to use the job boards will depend on where you are in your quest for a green
career. Take a close look at each of these methods so you can use the right one when needed.
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Learn Something about Yourself
-- When you are in the early stages of your search, use job boards to discover what you are drawn to.
As you read job listings, notice which topics, tasks, and responsibilities you are drawn to. What
opportunities sound and feel exciting to you?
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Learn about Jobs
-- When you are clear about your interests and passions, visit the job boards that have a powerful
search function. Plug in your favorite key words to discover the jobs that may be a good fit for you. As
you read each job listing, pay close attention to what you are drawn to. What kinds of jobs look like a
fit? Keep track of these job titles for later searches.
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-- As you explore the jobs that interest you, pay attention to the kinds of companies that are showing
up in the job boards. Don't worry at this point whether the companies are in your region. Instead focus
on the kinds of companies you are seeing. Are you likely to be hired by an environmental consulting
company or a financial firm? Would your skills be better utilized by a green manufacturer or a
marketing company?
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Learn about Various Geographic Areas
-- As you begin to narrow your focus, it's time to look for opportunities that are available in your area. If
you are open to moving, you'll want to expand your search to explore the regions you are considering.
It's easy at this point to get a little panicked if you don't find your favorite job in your area. Remember,
not every job is listed in the job boards. You'll need to move your research to offline exploration. Talk to
people. Connect with the green community in your area.
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Learn about Companies that are Hiring
-- The next step in the process is to determine which companies in your area are hiring. Sometimes
you'll find definite trends in which companies are hiring just by scanning the job boards. Consider this
search a starting point for your offline efforts.
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Search for Possible Openings in Your Area
-- Now that you know the kinds of jobs and companies you are interested in, you are ready to use job
boards to find possible openings. Remember this is still a starting point. You want to use what you
learn in the job boards to step up your offline job search results. When you discover a local company
that is green and does work that aligns with your skills, make contact even if they don't list a current
opening.
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If you expect job boards to be the source of a miracle, you are likely to be disappointed.
If you use job boards as a research tool, during every step of your green career journey, you will
discover gems and insights you can use to advance your offline job search. Keep your focus and you'll
see results!
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Green Career Expert Carol McClelland, PhD, is the author of the forthcoming book Green Careers For
Dummies and founder of Green Career Central, a membership website with useful programs,
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