Job Sites Reviews

The most thorough and up-to-date reviews of job websites are conducted by editors at PC Magazine. This magazine's reviews are more detailed than others. And, unlike some websites like JobHunt.org and QuintCareers.com, PC Magazine is up front about how and why some job sites are rated more highly than others. Lastly, PC Magazine has more recently updated coverage than others. PC Magazine also includes general job-search advice for users.

In addition to discussions about mainstream job sites, an article from The Wall Street Journal reports on some employers' preference for advertising openings on niche sites. Another piece,  from Searcher Magazine, discusses job search engines like SimplyHired.com and Indeed.com, which aggregate job listings from hundreds of other websites. Consumer Reports magazine does not review or rank jobs sites.

CareerBuilder.com is one of the big three job sites, along with Monster and HotJobs. According to Workforce Management Magazine, CareerBuilder.com ranks number one among job sites for traffic and popularity. CareerBuilder has 1.5 million job listings and 250,000 companies posting jobs, compared to Monster's 1.1 million job listings. The site also has job listings in a variety of special categories, including a large supply of work-at-home opportunities, and all have brief descriptions. Many reviewers list this site as one of the best. CareerBuilder partnered with the newspaper chains Tribune, Knight Ridder and McClatchy to create this site, which features classified listings from major newspapers. Forbes magazine, however, says CareerBuilder.com is "overrated." Still, if you're job hunting, it pays to visit as many sites as you can, and since CareerBuilder includes listings from newspapers, you may turn up some unique postings.

Despite the huge numbers of postings at mega job sites, according to The Riley Guide, most people still find their next job by networking with friends, family or colleagues. For that reason, online networking sites -- the most prominent being LinkedIn.com -- have become increasingly important to job seekers. Geared toward professional relationships, networking websites allow their members to build a web of social and business associates and to interact person-to-person with new contacts. LinkedIn also posts ads from employers.  ... Continued

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Most often, reviewers recommend larger job sites, which offer something for everyone. However, experts agree that for serious, focused job hunts, the niche sites deliver better results. For Fast Answers, we focus on national sites that get the best results.