The Job Hunt

In this day and age, it is not uncommon to be on the prowl when it comes to finding a job. Whether you are employed and looking for the next big thing or are unemployed and looking for anything at all, there are many unknown tips and tricks that will make the search more successful. My goal for this page is to summarize my research from when I was between jobs and to add to it as my friends and family transition between careers.

What are my search options?

There are countless job board websites out there. The trick is to find the one that your potential company is using. Some job boards are going to be industry specific, while others will try to be generalists and all inclusive (which often means sorting through a lot of junk job posts). Many companies are turning towards the trend of posting job listings directly on their website. All of these methods can result in a qualified job lead. Some of them will even send you email notification when new jobs meeting your criteria are posted. Just be sure to look around because all of these sites will offer something different. For example, iMatchSkills, Oregon's job search tool is skill based. When you are done here, you should check out our page on Common Job Interview Questions

Finding work abroad

I know a small handful of people who gave up looking for work locally and decided to travel the world instead. They did this by aquiring a TEFL certificate so that they could teach English as a second language throughout the world. So far they have really been enjoying the experience. For further details on how my friends went about it, check out the following on how to Teach English overseas. Paid placements available in China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam & Greece

General Job Search Websites

State Sponsored Job Search Websites/Programs

Cal JOBS - California
Employment Development Department of California offers Cal JOBS as California's Internet system for linking employer job listings and job seeker resumes.
WorkforceFlorida.com - Florida
Workforce Florida is a good starting place for work related research. EmployFlorida.com is the place to go to find jobs in florid as it offers a host of services for the job seeker.
ILLINOIS WorkNet CENTER - Illinois
IDES Offices and Illinois WorkNet Centers - This website allows you to create an indivual WorkNet account and provides information on unemployment insurance, employment and career service, as well as veterans assistance and training programs.
Nebraska Job Link - Nebraska
The Nebraska JobLink is also known as Nebraska Workforce Development and provides good functional job search tools. After creating an account you can store your resume online so that sending it to potential empoyers is only a few clicks away.
Career Zone - New York
The New York Department of Labor provides the Career Zone, a place to build and store resumes, explore occupations, search databases on education and training as well as identify your stregnths, skills, and talents.
WorkForce 411 - Ohio
Work Force 411, also known as Scoti, is Ohio's Statewide Job Matching Program and offers a wide variety of support. Scoti can help you find jobs and apprenticeships and has plenty of information on job fairs, workshops, as well as unemployment compensation information
Oklahoma Job Link - Oklahoma
Once you create an account the Oklahoma Job Link gives you access to a vast amount of job searching tools. Upon creating an on-line resume, you can opt to have jobs emailed to you.
iMatchSkills.com - Oregon
Oregon provides iMatchSkills.com as a tool to help Job Seekers and Employers find each other. The job posts are relavent, well organized, and timely. The skill and experience survey helps match qualified candidates with the jobs they are most interested in and qualified for and emails the user when a match has been made.
WorkInTexas.com - Texas
Texas' most comprehensive job resource where texans can find a job, find an employee, and love being a Texan.
Utah's Job Connection - Utah
The Department of Workforce Services offers Utah's Job Connection as an online tool for those seeking work in Utah.
Go2WorkSource.com - Washington
WorkSource is the State of Washington's official site for online employment services and is a great source to get local job search help.

Company Hosted Job Boards

Freelance, Telecommuting, and Contract Work related sites

City Specific Job Boards

Eugene, OR

eugenejobs.net