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Top 15 Job Websites in the World

October 23, 2007 Website Resources No Comments

Finding a job can be a daunting task for many especially if they don’t have any job experience yet. It is also difficult to search for job openings offline through inquiries because it is time-consuming and there is no guarantee that there is even an opening. To help jobseekers get the right job for them, there are various job websites all over the world that had been created and here are the top 15:

  1. Monster.com – Monster is the leader in area of job search. With thousands of openings in this site everyday, it is really no wonder that job seekers flock to this website with the hope of landing the perfect job.
  2. Careerbuilder.com – if there is a website that can compete with Monster.com, it is Careerbuilder.com. Like Monster.com, thousands of job openings are also available in this site. The site also has various resources and tools that can help any job seeker.
  3. USAJobs.gov – this website is the official job site of the Federal Government so you can be assured that every job listed here is legitimate. There is also other information available on this site such as the unemployment rate and other national data.
  4. TrueCareers.com – aside from job openings, you can also expect to see a lot of articles centered on finding a job and improving your career at this site.
  5. AllJobSearch.com – this site has a unique feature that allows job seekers to scan a large amount of sites all at once. But it is actually very easy to navigate on this site even if it contains a vast range of information because there is an advanced search option that narrows down the job listing to match your criteria.
  6. AboutJobs.com – a network of listings to suit everyone including students, expatriates, and adventurous job seekers.
  7. Idealist.org – this site is actually a directory that is arranged topically and geographically. It also has contact with the government and non-profit organizations.
  8. CareerMosaic.com – this is one of the best sites for international jobs. Job seekers can find opportunities anywhere from the United States to Southeast Asia to Europe.
  9. CWeb.com – CareerWeb is an international recruitment site that allows job seekers to view a myriad of job openings all over the world. Employers and recruitment agencies need to pay a certain amount to be listed on the site though.
  10. Craigslist.org – this is an online classified ad that lists various openings in different industries on the website for free.

Top 10 Job Websites in Europe

October 16, 2007 Europe No Comments

As the educational institutes churn out highly qualified youngsters each year, the job scene gets tougher. There is a lot of competition to land jobs from reputed companies. Not only are job listings posted in the dailies but also they are of late available on the Web. Internet has now become a one-stop-shop for both employers and employees alike with a host of websites offering facilities for on-line resume registration, job posting and profile scanning. Lets have a look at a few websites that offer job opportunities in Europe.

http://www.eurojobs.com

This job portal offers a wide range of jobs to choose from across Europe. The Portal usage is free for job seekers who register with the site and recruiters who subscribe to the portal services. However, non-subscribers will have to buy CVs at a nominal cost. All the usual facilities are available for the candidates and recruiters, with new jobs mailed automatically to the candidates.

http://iwork.iagora.com/jobs

Iagora.com is a one-stop portal for study, work, travel and accomodation. The work related page provides the job seeker both free as well as premium membership services. The recruiters can post jobs for free. Candidates can upload resumes, track application, receive mail alerts and participate in work and study related forums based on the membership profile.

http://stepstone.com/EN/

Stepstone is another popular website with job board offering resume registration, job search and mail alert services to candidates while employers can avail of more comprehensive the Total Talent Management suite to attract, hire, train and utilize resources as appropriate to needs, in addition to the usual facilities to find the right candidate.

http://www.executivesontheweb.com/

A job site specific to the executive cadre, it offers CV registration, tracking, and distribution services to candidates while recruiters are offered services and advice to post jobs and browse the CV database, along with advertisement space to promote their companies.

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/

Candidates can create a free account here to register their CVs and track applications and receive mail alerts. In addition they can utilize access to free courses, online learning and RSS feeds. Recruiters can post jobs, advertise their company, and ofcourse track applications online.

http://www.europa.eu.int/eures/home.jsp?lang=en

Eures is another website that offers CV registration and tracking, job posting and online application tracking facilities to both job seekers and recruiters respectively. In addition it also provides information on living, working conditions and learning opportunities in European countries.

http://www.worksfm.com/index.php

This is an authentic website that offers job opportunities in Europe to ethnic communities. The sites services are free and job seekers are required to create accounts to upload and track resumes and apply for jobs. In addition, career advice and discussion forum facilities are also available. Recruiters however, have to pay for the regular services.

http://www.technojobs.co.uk

This site caters to technology resources, with free registration for candidates, along with access to career guides and market reports and other than the usual services. Recruiters have to pay for posting jobs and can utilize a host of other services that get optionally managed by an exclusive account manager, depending on the service chosen.

http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/european_employment.htm

Employee and employer FAQs, registration, upload and CV tracking, job posting, candidate search and online application filtering are a few facilities offered by this website. The services are free recruiters but there are certain limitations on number of jobs that can be posted using this option.

http://www.itjobs-online.com/

This job sites uniquely caters to job seekers and employers in the IT sector. The services are free for job seekers, while the employers can avail a free trial before deciding to go in the payed services. The job seekers are required to register with the site to upload CVs, short list and apply for posted jobs, however job search doesn’t require a registration.

Here are a few popular websites that offer job opportunities in Europe. Most services are free for candidates. Recruiters, however make a payment to avail access to the full range of services offered by these sites.

Search Jobs in the Top Ten Online Job Resources in India

October 4, 2007 India No Comments

Searching for a good job is no easy feat. It takes research, planning, focus and will to find that one job that would make you truly happy. Though this is the case, today’s job seekers are quite lucky due to the popularity of online job websites that provide tools that job seekers can use at their convenience. India is one of the countries where online job search is hugely practiced. The country has one of the largest populations in the world with a high degree of literacy and skill, characteristic of a good workforce.

 

Here are ten of the best job websites that are popular in India today:

  1. Naukri.com
    http://www.naukri.com
    Naukri.com is a very popular job website that provides job seekers with the best potential job matches based on their qualifications. When you visit this website, you will be able to see a large number of job opportunities in different industries such as Automobile, Information Technology, Telecom, Business Process Outsourcing, Biotechnology, Mining and others. Job seekers will be able to register here free of charge. Once you are done with registration, you can even deposit your resume in their online database, which would heighten your chances of being noticed by employers.
  2. JobsAhead.com
    http://www.jobsahead.com
    In JobsAhead.com, you will be able to get possible job matches based on your qualifications and you can even see job opportunities in different industries such as Information Technology/Software, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, Pharmaceutical, Management, Academics, Business Process Outsourcing and a whole lot more. What’s more is that you will be able to do a job search based on keyword search, experience and even location and best of all, it also includes job postings for other countries like the United States.
  3. Monster India
    http://www.monsterindia.com
    Monster India is a massive job search engine that makes the life of job seekers easier. You can do a job search based on company, area, job title, and skill set, category, location and placement agency. Job seekers can deposit their resume in the online database while employers can do a resume search to contact job seekers directly.
  4. CareerIndia.com
    http://www.careerindia.com
    CareerIndia.com provides avenues for job seekers to enhance their current skills and harness new ones as well. At the same time, job seekers can look for job postings in the Information Technology sector, Business Process Outsourcing, Finance and others. It also has a section called the Career Hub that provides advice on how to be a successful professional.
  5. PlacementIndia.com
    http://www.placementindia.com/job-search/rate-card.php#et
    PlacementIndia.com provides job seekers the opportunity to deposit their resume in the online database and find employment with top employers. You can look for either part-time or full-time employment with companies from the Information Technology, Engineering, Technical, Human Resources, Legal, Export, Publishing, Journalism, Travel and Tourism, Medical and Finance industries. Meanwhile, employers can avail of the services of PlacementIndia.com for a reasonable fee and they get access to these features: Eazy Tracker, Resume Downloads, Query Forwarding Limit and others.
  6. JobSearch.rediff.com
    http://jobsearch.rediff.com
    Rediff offers a large job database with opportunities in both India and other countries. It features jobs for fresh graduates, jobs abroad and jobs that are industry specific. In addition, it has a feature that allows job seekers to download job postings through their mobile phone.
  7. BestJobsIndia.in
    http://www.bestjobsindia.in
    JobsIndia is a job website that allows job seekers to search for job postings based on keyword search, location, industry and employer. You can even get a free web address to post your resume so that employers can take notice of you. What’s more is that when you create an agent or alert through this website, you will receive job openings that match your profile through E-mail. As for employers, they can do a resume search, job postings and avail other services free of charge.
  8. Jobzing.com
    http://www.jobzing.com
    Job Zing, maintained by Compare Infobase Limited, is a job website that features job postings not only in India but worldwide and across different industries. At the same time, it gives excellent career advice to jobseekers such as how to prepare an impressive resumes and other useful tips.
  9. CyberMediaDice.com
    http://www.cybermediadice.com
    CybeMediaDice.com, created by CyberMedia Dice Careers Ltd., is a popular job website that features various technical job openings. Leading employers like IBM and Accenture use this website to hire potential employees.
  10. Craigslist.org
    http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/in
    Craigslist is a classifieds website available to four hundred and fifty cities around the globe. Different job postings that are featured here are classified by industry and at the same time, job seekers can do a job search through the use of keywords.

 

 

If you are based in India or you want to relocate to this country and you are looking for your dream job, fret not. Just visit the websites mentioned above and you can be sure that you would find what you are looking for. Stay positive!

 

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Search Jobs at the Ten Best Job Websites in Russia

October 1, 2007 Russia No Comments

Finding a job is a very challenging task especially since there are numerous job applicants you have to compete with. You need to have all the resources you can get and one of the best ways to find a job is through using job websites. There are actually many websites you can choose from in Russia but here is the top ten most popular job websites that will surely contain the job you are looking for:

  1. Job.ru

This website is, by far, the most popular website in Russia, a lot of job seekers use this website simply because of the list of choices found in it.

  1. Rabota

This website follows as a close second, it is also a good resource for finding a job. Some jobs that are found here may not be found in job.ru so you might want to look into this as well.

  1. CV – Online Russia

This website is a compilation of different job opportunities in Moscow and in other cities. You will be able to find both permanent and temporary job openings from this website.

  1. http://www.careercenter.ru/

This is another good choice when you want to find a job. The jobs are segmented into categories to make it easier for you to navigate the website.

  1. http://mycareer.au

This is an international website that covers many regions such as Asia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia among others. You will not only find jobs that are suited for you in your area, you can choose to apply in other countries as well.

  1. www.ccusa.com

This is a website based in the United States but there are other job opportunities from other countries found on the website, including Russia.

  1. www.russia.com/jobs

This offers a wide range of job listings and information from across the country. If you are a foreigner, then it is recommended that you visit this website to know more about the culture aspects of the country.

  1. http://artsci.shu.edu/reesp/REESP%20jobs.html

This website has different job listings not only in Russia but in other parts of Europe as well. However, the jobs posted here are quite limited in the case of some specific industries.

  1. www.jobsabroad.com/Russia.cfm

If you are in Russia wanting to find a job in other countries then this is the website for you.

  1. Job boards

This is not a specific job website but you should also visit different discussion forums because there are a lot of job openings that are mostly posted there.

The resources listed in this article will enable you to find a job most suited to your profile.

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