What Job Search site did you find the most useful? If you had issues, what site would you not recommend?

2017-08-21T18:44:22-04:00

I don't think we need a perfect site, but I believe there are folks out there that either got lucky with their search or had a method that we would all like to hear about if you were successful. This is definitely one of those topics that I have started to pay particular attention to as the months keep ticking by.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Aug 21 at 2017 7:08 PM

2017-08-21T19:08:13-04:00

Indeed was quite useful

I was.most disappointed with USAJobs

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 21 at 2017 8:00 PM

2017-08-21T20:00:45-04:00

My go-to's would have to be Indeed.com and USAJobs.gov. I like to cast a wide net, and I encourage my friends to do the same when t hey are looking to make a career change. Indeed gives me a detailed look at the civilian jobs in the area and Usajobs does the same for the government jobs. Of course, separate and formatted resumes are require for each, but I think that it gives a better look at what is out there.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 8:40 PM

2017-08-21T20:40:06-04:00

I used in Indeed during my break in service to find a job. I really liked their option to search by salary. It really helped me to clear out jobs from the get go that paid too little.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Aug 21 at 2017 10:03 PM

2017-08-21T22:03:12-04:00

It's been 21 years since I had to do a job search but I still think talking to your college placement office if your in the same state and close enough sure can't hurt to Help in your job search. The first four or five years after being released from active duty involuntarily after Dessert Storm & the Cold War drawdown I averaged a new job almost annually looking for better opportunities. The girl in the placement office made a remark to the first boss I had in the building products industry and helped get me where I've now been almost 21 years.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Aug 21 at 2017 10:53 PM

2017-08-21T22:53:01-04:00

Monster used to be ok, but they have recently "upgraded" their mobile app in such a ways as to be utterly unproductive. I like the idea of Glassdoor, but indeed seems to be the best right now.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2017 11:02 PM

2017-08-21T23:02:51-04:00

I always got the most calls back from job fairs. Only networking was remotely close.

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made Aug 22 at 2017 9:34 AM

2017-08-22T09:34:08-04:00

The best for me is our State Department of Workforce Development site. They have direct postings, but also listings from other sites like Indeed, USAJobs, Monster, and others. Federal jobs you would still have to apply through their systems, but the others you could often just click "Apply". The only drawback is that you can only have resume at a time. It was still the best for finding positions. I think a big part of it is knowing what you are marketable for and focusing your applications and resume to the positions you are applying for.

Response by CH (MAJ) Luke Phillips made Aug 22 at 2017 1:28 PM

2017-08-22T13:28:00-04:00

LinkedIn. I highly encourage all job seekers to establish a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn even provides Veterans and Servicemembers with a free 1 year premium account that provides additional job search and networking tools: https://linkedinforgood.linkedin.com/programs/veterans/premiumform

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2017 1:55 PM

2017-08-22T13:55:42-04:00

when looking for local work I used Craigs list, and for others I used indeed and monster.