Unemployed Banter

[Whee]

I thought this might be a good place for those of us who are unemployed to post up links to job services, websites etc and post encouragement and helpful hints for our brothers/sisters who are in this boat.

I put it in the networking section so if you want to post up a little bit about what you are looking for, maybe it can be useful.

I'll post up some of the more common job search sites and a few I just started using. If you have had success with one or another, post that up.

Career Builder
http://www.careerbuilder.com/?sc_cmp2=JS_Nav_Home

Monster
http://home.monster.com/

Hot Jobs
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/

The Ladders
http://www.theladders.com/reg/ppc?pl=go-leap&cr=tktk078&source=gopaid&gclid=CMzjwPXOz50CFSXyDAoddWYvtQ

Air Force Career Services
http://www.afnafcareers.com/html/frameset.asp

Staffing Services
http://www.staffingserv.com/find_a_job.html

Job Seekers Directory
http://www.jobseekersdirectory.com/

[bvilchez]

This s a great idea Sean.

Federal Jobs worldwide
http://usajobs.opm.gov/

[AD720]

Try craigslist too.

[lightning9191]

www.indeed.com (http://www.indeed.com)

[pnoon]

Dice (www.dice.com) is an excellent job board for IT professionals.

[pnoon]

I'll create a sticky thread for resource links only. I'll keep the first post updated with the links people submit.

[captain53]

www.indeed.com (http://www.indeed.com)

I was suddenly and unexpectedly laid off 2 years ago and i found indeed.com to be a very good resource as it scans most of the other sources. This is approaching a tough time of the year for job hunting so if you find yourself there don't get discouraged as things usually pick up in mid January after the Holiday Season.

[KidRock]

I proudly endorse www.ineed.com

I got a managment job without managment experience from this website.....


Maybe I was lucky, or they were completly desperate...

it is however a rockin site

[Whee]

I'll create a sticky thread for resource links only. I'll keep the first post updated with the links people submit.

Thanks, Peter!:tu

[pnoon]

www.indeed.com (http://www.indeed.com)

Kevin - Can you provide a brief description of what this site is about?

[pnoon]

The Ladders
http://www.theladders.com/reg/ppc?pl=go-leap&cr=tktk078&source=gopaid&gclid=CMzjwPXOz50CFSXyDAoddWYvtQ



Sean - What is The Ladders?

[pnoon]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23467

[lightning9191]

Kevin - Can you provide a brief description of what this site is about?

Sure.....indeed is basically a search engine of job postings. From my understanding, it searches many different resources and can search based on keywords and geographical area. The links provided will take you to where indeed found the job listing.

[Whee]

Sean - What is The Ladders?
From their website.

Essentially a 100k+ management/executive job site


TheLadders.com brings you real, open $100K+ jobs across every industry and sector. Our targeted sites list more than 36,000 new jobs each month, which makes us the most comprehensive listing of the best $100K+ jobs out there. Our recruiter database also allows you to connect with thousands of top recruiters to help you find that next job faster.

[pnoon]

Sure.....indeed is basically a search engine of job postings. From my understanding, it searches many different resources and can search based on keywords and geographical area. The links provided will take you to where indeed found the job listing.
:tu
From their website.

Essentially a 100k+ management/executive job site


TheLadders.com brings you real, open $100K+ jobs across every industry and sector. Our targeted sites list more than 36,000 new jobs each month, which makes us the most comprehensive listing of the best $100K+ jobs out there. Our recruiter database also allows you to connect with thousands of top recruiters to help you find that next job faster.
:tu
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23467
Thanks guys. I've updated the sticky thread.

Feel free to banter and freewheel it in this thread but please post useful links to the sticky thread so that the consolidated list can be maintained.

[AD720]

Try craigslist too.

Update to comply with Peter's specs:

www.craigslist.org

Community based job postings. Contains lots of part-time listings and "gigs" as well as full time.

[pnoon]

Thanks, Andrew. :tu

Everyone, on a go forward basis, please post links in the sticky thread.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23467

[Whee]

One positive of being unemployed is I have smoked an awful lot of cigars!:ss

Course I have no money to buy replacements.:(:r

[M1903A1]

I've seen periodic references to LinkedIn. What is it?

[Whee]

I've seen periodic references to LinkedIn. What is it?

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

[kaisersozei]

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

+1, pretty good networking site, with access to a lot of professional/job-related forums & other tools. Could be especially helpful in connecting with colleagues or other contacts in a job search

http://www.linkedin.com/home

[Whee]

Did everyone find a job?:r

[forgop]

www.indeed.com (http://www.indeed.com)

I think indeed is the most comprehensive job listing site out there.

[forgop]

An online networking site. Think Facebook for professionals.

Word of advice-use facebook and linkedin as a tool for finding contact names in hiring roles. It's a good way to at least get someone to speak to in order to get your resume to the hiring manager rather than just trusting the HR submission route.

[Whee]

Got two interviews to start the week next week.:banger

[shadow king]

ineed.com must be down or something because when I goto it all I get is a blank page.

[Poronico]

10+ interviews in the last 2 weeks, prospects are looking VERY GOOD for me right now.

[Whee]

Well, my two interviews were duds. But prospects on the horizon.

[icehog3]

Well, my two interviews were duds. But prospects on the horizon.

Hoping that horizon is near and clear, my Brother.

[Whee]

Picked up a consulting gig today. It's not a continuous thing, but it will come around occaisionally and will be a nice addition to the resume.

[icehog3]

Congrats Sean! :D :tu

[elderboy02]

Picked up a consulting gig today. It's not a continuous thing, but it will come around occaisionally and will be a nice addition to the resume.

Great news! :tu

[Blindjimme]

Good to hear Sean. Hope everyone's prospects turn out for them. :tu


Edit: You might want to lay off that bodybuilding for awhile. I think you've reached your goal!!

[Whee]

Good to hear Sean. Hope everyone's prospects turn out for them. :tu


Edit: You might want to lay off that bodybuilding for awhile. I think you've reached your goal!!

:r

My previous avatar's manhood was called into question.

[Whee]

I know this thread kind of petered out, but I wanted to update.

Finally landed a job!:noon

I went outside my comfort zone and skills and got into a warehouse job. Not anywhere near what I have done in the past, but, it looks the same on the resume and it closes the gap.

Perserverance pays off.

[IndyRob]

http://www.allforgood.org/

This link isn't to help you find a job, but a good way to spend spare time. When you're unemployed, there seems to be plenty of that. I *hated* sitting at home just waiting. Some of these things can lead to networking opportunities as well, and provide resume eye candy too. Not to mention, you're able to help some people out.

p.s. congrats on the job!

[Lanks85]

Almost done University (Last exam wednesday) and looking for work ASAP! Wish me luck on this journey -(P

[irratebass]

Im looking for a pt job for cigar $.