I'd suggest finding specific companies you want to look for and looking directly on their website at openings. I fucking hate aggregator sites like Indeed. They're absolute fucking ass. Also avoid recruiters if you can. 99% of my interactions with recruiters have been deplorable and I find that profession to be an absolute joke.
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Thanks I will try that. And I agree screw recruiters.
I think if you're really not finding anything and you just need a job, then recruiters can probably get you a job. But if you want an actual career job or you are trying to be more targeted in your approach (which may not be an option for everyone, I absolutely understand that) then going direct through companies can help
Also if you're newer in your career then maybe a recruiter can be helpful to get you in the door.
Essentially I really hate recruiters but I am also hesitant to tell people not to use them. I just hate them lol.
I'm not sure if there is a good one out there. The current market for skilled labor just seems to be really dry. That, combined with the massive influx of botspam and fraudulent candidates, and the hyper-arbitrary, hyper-selective AI gatekeeping resume scanners HR departments insist on using... makes it really difficult and random to even get a callback for jobs you'd be perfect for.
I know that's not of any direct practical use, but I hope it helps to better understand that if you're not having much success getting interviews, it's likely not your fault. We really are at a systemic tipping point for job-seeking and what's been working a long time (companies post jobs, candidates apply for them) is no longer viable.
That said, here are a few job sites I've been using and/or that I've had success with in the past. Some may or may not still be around:
- Hired.com
- TripleByte (acquired, now defunct)
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Built In
- Workintech.io
- Techjobsforgood.com
Thank you.
Best suggestion I can give is don't sleep on staffing agencies. I avoided them for years until I got desperate. I had several job options within a few days. The people I talked to seemed legit excited to talk to someone that wasn't looking for manual labor or factory jobs (and was capable of more).
Already reached out to them all. Used back in the day when I did warehouse and factory work. Now they just take your resume and you lucky to get an interview with any company. They used to send you to work, now they don't. Well at least for any kind of pay. Got fucking jobs offering 16 an hour and expect you to have a bachelor's degree. Like what the fuck. If I hadn't hurt my foot still be at the glass plant making 25 an hour.
I found this somewhat recently. It is basically a list of job boards. You can give it a job title and it will perform a search for that position in the chosen job board posted in the last 24 hours.
There's still LinkedIn, which could allow you to connect with the job poster to follow up after applying, which could be good.
Thank you I will give it a try.
Finding a job is different in different locations and sectors, please add what city you are located in, and what sector you are looking for work in.
OP mentions The Tulsa World so I guess he's near Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Yes Nee Tulsa. Right now remote customer service, but working on getting my P&C license ( property and casualty) Going take the test on the 5th of August. Wnen I pass that and obtain my license then I will have hopefully more job opportunities open up for me.
Definitely make a LinkedIn page and hit up recruiters for your industry and roles you’re applying for. Make sure your profile matches all the keywords you’re seeing in job listings that you’re targeting and recruiters will eventually come to you. Good luck!
Linkedin is garbage and I deleted my profile on there years ago.
Depends on your industry
Agreed and the recruiters are really only for specific jobs.
Last time I was looking for job I just looked up companies from my field and sent them an email. I sent two emails and got 1 interview. Didn't get the place though, so I just employed myself then.
Thanks grandpa. Did you walk in with a firm handshake too? /s
Jokes aside, I understand this worked for your industry for trade work but the OP asked for job websites.
No, he was the boss's child
What do you do? And I am thinking of doing the same.
Seriously, I know it sounds old and stupid, but every single opportunity I've had, I got because I went in and asked.
Plumber by training, but these days I work as a self-employed general contractor / handyman.
My thinking is that companies looking for employees get flooded with nearly identical applications, so it’s hard to stand out. I’d rather just email, call, or even show up in person and ask for work - whether they’re actively hiring or not. It shows initiative.
Honestly, I didn’t even want the position - I only applied to keep my unemployment payments going. I spent maybe five minutes writing the application and still got the interview.
At my school, we use Handshake. Though I admit I don't have much experience with it
Talk to recruiters or real people on LinkedIn. Glassdoor used to be good as well, but now they became... whatever it is that they are now.