Want to quickly get a look at the range of job openings available in your job search area? Try out a job search aggregator. I know this sounds like some intimidating torture device, but it is not. A job search aggregator pulls job listings from lots of different websites at once; thereby, saving you time having to hop from site to site.
Although, job search aggregators are not perfect in that you will often find some duplicate job openings listings, they can be a great place to start fast. Three aggregators that I recommend include:
- Indeed–Search by job title, keyword, city, state, or zip code. This site is lightning quick on bringing up the list of job openings. A general search leaving the job title/keyword field blank is a good way to get a overview of the types of jobs available in your area.
- Simply Hired-This job search engine draws from a numerous company websites, as well as, job boards and other sites with job announcements. In my observation, you will find a greater number of hourly, part-time and manual labor job openings listed here than on Indeed (disclaimer: Again personal observation only).
- Careerjet-This job search aggregator offers both U.S. and worldwide search options. Also, the site allows you to easily narrow down results by full-time, part-time, permanent, contract, etc.. if needed.
Job search aggregators can get you off to a quick start in your job search, but remember that more than 70% of job openings are never advertised and found through networking and word of mouth. To learn more about the ins and outs of job search networking, take a look at Job Search Networking Like a Pro. You may also find 7 Keys to a Great Job Interview helpful.
These are some great resources. I’ve pinned! Thanks for sharing with Turn it Up Tuesday!
Thank so much for the kind words. Always glad to share at Turn It Up Tuesday.
Good post! 🙂 I’m on the job hunt (and have been several times in my career) and I really like Indeed. Definitely going to check out the other two, as well! 🙂
– Brooke –
All the best in your search and hope these resources help out.
Great resources Sarah!… Even though I don’t live in USA {I’m guessing those are USA sites} I’m always open to new oportunities… we never know what could happen! Thanks for sharing
XOXO
U.S. Sites but Career Jet has versions for a variety of parts of the world.
I think it is great that you are encouraging the job market seekers (like myself). It took me 4 years to find a job after graduating from college! I am back on the job market again as I was working for a non-profit and they tend to lose funding in our current economy.
Have worked for a number of years in the non-profit world myself. The finances for nonprofits are always so tight.
Hi Sarah – I’ve been out of the job market for so long I don’t know all of the popular sites any more. Thank you for joining Fluster’s #CreativeMuster party. It was a lot of fun to co-host. Hugs, Holly
Thanks so much and always enjoy your site and posts.