Thriving In a Stalled Economy: Searching for Jobs: Online Job Boards
July 06, 2011
In this day and age, more and more job postings are available online. The library is a wonderful resource for access to Internet and simple assistance on choosing a job board.
For those who are new to the job search, a job board is a place where businesses can post their job openings for those looking for jobs to search. Many job boards are industry specific, but most offer a variety of jobs openings in all levels, industries, types and locations.
Here are a few of the most popular job boards:
Please be aware that EVERYONE needs to take simple steps to protect themselves on the Internet from job scams. Be wary of companies that do not provide their company name and address with the ad. Do not give out your social security number. Don't fall for an ad that says "access to the hidden job market." Don't apply for a job that you have to pay to take their assessment test.
Jessica F.
Red Bridge Branch
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Great info about protecting
Great info about protecting yourself from scams.
An extra tip: If you're not sure if a job is 'legit', google search it. The results will often times show the scam site on complaint sites. Another option is to check the Better Business Bureau, but take that with a grain of salt.
According to CNN.com: "There are essentially two ways to get listed with the Better Business Bureau: Buy a membership or get reported for bad business practices, Durst says.
'While the absence of a company's name in their listings is not unusual -- not every business is a paying member of the BBB -- a C, D or F rating and multiple complaints are a flashing warning signal.' "
article link: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/worklife/07/15/cb.avoid.job.scams/
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