Are there any new job search sites you would recommend or do you use one of the old standbys, and what is it?

I like SimplyHired. I also found another one I like just a week or so ago but I can’t remember what it’s called and the bookmark is on my computer at home and I’m out of town on my laptop. I will try to remember to post it for you when I get back.

@lillycoyote Thanks, greatly appreciated.

I checked out the basics like monster, and craigslist (though that is city specific). If there’s a specific field you want to get into look up organization or societies for that field. For example I wanted a forensics job so I found the AAFS (American Association of Forensic Science) and they had an employment resources section on their website with a list of posted jobs from around the country.

A fall back, my last one, was to simply type in the type of work I wanted to do (so for lab work, laboratory) and the city I wanted to do it in. Then I would go down the list of labs and their websites and check the careers sections.

When using sites like Monster be sure to try going to the companies actual website separately. A lot of times the job sites use convoluted methods of getting your info back to the company.

@tedd Thanks, appreciate the tips.

Although it is so 20th century, the classified of your local newspaper are very useful online.

Monster is still good, Craigslist can be great but dicey, SimplyHired is good as well. On a separate note, people are almost always the best way to get a job. Who do you know? Do they work for a company you like or could see yourself working for? Look them up on LinkedIn, call them up, set up a lunch date, ask for advice on how to get a foot in the door generally (and also specifically at their place).

Try indeed.com
Worldwide. regional and by city.

Let me second @KTWBE. Network, network, network. I mean, this is the social networking generation. It should be second nature to you. Put out the word through your Facebook network. Put up your resume. Tell people what you’re looking for, and see if they know anyone. Networking was never easier. Join LinkedIn. That’s their whole thing.

Your university alumni center can still be good. I recently found some good jobs that way although I graduated a few years ago.