Top 37 Job Search Websites

Are you looking for your next opportunity or just starting out in your career?

Maybe you’re considering a career change.

Either way, looking for a new job can be difficult and very time consuming, and sometimes even frustrating. It requires a lot of networking and research.

Being able to simply hop online, look at a few job boards and send your resume to potential employers can make your job search a little easier.

However, did you know that there are more than 1,000 job search websites? And a lot of them may even have the same job postings!

It’s nearly impossible to tell which job search websites you should focus your time and energy on or which ones are just a complete waste of time.

Because it’s so hard to tell which ones are worth looking at, we’ve compiled the top 37 job search sites based on website analytics to make your search for a new job easier.

37. US.jobs

US.jobs is a free job search website that is a portal of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Job seekers are given access to hundreds of thousands of jobs ranging from small businesses to major companies such as IBM, Newell Rubbermaid, ConocoPhilips, and thousands more.

The US.jobs search engine also includes a Veterans Job Search for those who are military looking to transition into a civilian job. This job search website also lists employment opportunities for people with disabilities. US.jobs only lists jobs from legitimate employers, making fake job listings not allowed on the website.

Things to Love:

• New employment opportunities are added each day
• Job seekers can sign up for daily email subscriptions for newly listed jobs based on keywords and locations
• Matches job seekers to an open position based on their search keywords
• Includes numerous resources for job seekers such as how to answer common interview questions

Things to Consider:

• Job seekers cannot filter job postings by date making it difficult to know how old the job posting is
• No advanced filtering based on your job search based on job top (e.g. part-time, full-time, contract) salary, experience level or company
• US.jobs is a smaller part of a large job search database. You’ll be given the listing for a job, but you will be transferred to another job search website to apply for the position.

36. TopUSAJobs.com

TopUSAJobs.com is one of the largest job aggregators found on the internet, meaning that TopUSAJobs.com is connected with hundreds of top job boards and career sites. This allows job seekers to be connected directly with companies that are hiring.

TopUSAJobs.com also includes job search websites such as AllRetailJobs.com, JobsInManufacturing.com, JobsInLogistics.com, and JobsInTrucks.com, giving job seekers the option to find a job opening in their niche.

Things to Love:

• Gives job seekers the option to filter their job search by category, city, state, job title, and job detail
• Connected job seekers with millions of jobs from hundreds of job boards at once
• Mobile friendly
• Job seekers are able to create an email alert that matches your job search criteria

Things to Consider:

• TopUSAJobs.com doesn’t give a lot of information about the job posting. You’re required to visit another job posting website to get the complete information about the job opening
• When doing a “Category Search”, you’re only given a list of related job searches rather than a list of actual job openings

35. JobsInLogistics.com

JobsInLogistics.com is geared towards job openings in supply chain, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution. This job search website is one of the largest logistics job boards that specialize in these areas. Job seekers can easily post their resume or apply directly to job postings. JobsInLogistics.com has more than 35,000 registered employers and recruiters.

Things to Love:

• The #1 online job board that specializes in logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, transportation, purchasing, friend forwarding, distribution, and warehousing
• Job seekers can sign up to receive email job alerts based on their search criteria
• Get resume writing assistance and interview advice
• Job seekers can search for open positions based on category, type of job, city, region, or by keyword

Things to Consider:

• The website looks a little outdated compared to websites that you may be used to
• Job seekers cannot filter job postings by date which leaves job seekers sifting through the same jobs over and over

34. Job.com

Job.com works more like a virtual recruiter rather than a job board. This is a completely automated website that matches job seekers to job opportunities based on keywords in their resume.

If you apply for an open position through Job.com and are hired, Job.com will pay you a signing reward that is equivalent to 5% of your first-year salary. Job.com has over 60 million candidate registrations on its database.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers can view opportunities narrowed down by distance
• Job seekers can set up email alert notifications and have emails sent to them either daily or weekly
• Offers job advice and a resume builder

Things to Consider:

• Unlike many other job search websites, you are required to upload your resume to register for this website
• Job.com doesn’t allow job seekers to search for jobs. Job seekers are given “Opportunities” that are solely based on their resume

33. VentureLoop.com

VentureLoop.com is a job search website that focuses on employment opportunities with startup companies. Many jobs that you see on VentureLoop may not be found on another job board. VentureLoop works with companies that are growing as well as entrepreneurs and service-based providers. They also offer job opportunities for those who are looking for an internship. When you view a job on VentureLoop, you’re able to get a lot of information about the hiring company.

Things to Love:

• You can find job opportunities on VentureLoop that you cannot find on other job boards
• VentureLoop is not only for job seekers who want a career but also for service providers and entrepreneurs
• VentureLoop supports freelance, part-time and remote job opportunities
• Job seekers can create an email alert to have keyword-specific job opportunities emailed to them

Things to Consider:

• There are many jobs on VentureLoop that are based outside of the US, so it’s important to make sure that you put your location and distance before searching for an opportunity.

32. CareerJet.com

CareerJet is a search engine (sort of like Google) but for jobs with access to many job listings that can be found not just in the US, but around the globe. CareerJet finds job listings from multiple job search boards and references them on one single website which saves you the trouble of having to visit each individual website. You’re able to specify what kind of job you are looking for and where you would like it.

CareerJet also lets job seekers create email alerts when a new job is posted that matches their search criteria.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers are able to create email alerts for new job postings
• CareerJet has a mobile app
• Job seekers can search for jobs locally or within a specified area. They can also search for jobs globally
• CareerJet allows users to create a profile to upload their resume and to save their searches to return to later
• Matches job seekers to an open position based on their search keywords
• Gives job seekers the option to do an advanced search based on job title, keyword, company name, location, and industry
• Job seekers are able to narrow down their job search based on industry, location, as well as worldwide

Things to Consider:

• Job seekers cannot filter job postings by date making it difficult to know how old the job posting is

31. CollegeRecruiter.com

College Recruiter is very similar to other job search boards like CareerBuilder. College Recruiter focuses on entry-level jobs for recent college graduates or is needing more experience before graduation. This website helps students find entry-level, part-time, seasonal, or internship positions. Students are able to view open positions that are both in and outside the US. College Recruiter also gives advice on interviews, resume writing and other areas that you’ll need to know about looking for a job.

Things to Love:

• College Recruiter allows users to create a profile to upload their resume
• Allows job seekers to save job postings to return to later as well as their saved searches
• Job seekers’ applications that are sent to a job posting is saved for later review
• Job seekers are able to create email alerts based on their recent searches
• College Recruiter allows the job seeker to perform a keyword search based off of job category, company, employment type as well as by commute distance
• This jobs search website gives students tips on resumes, cover letters, networking and interviewing

Things to Consider:

• College Recruiter is geared mainly towards entry-level positions for college students or recent college graduates

30. PowerToFly.com

Many women want to find a flexible job so that they can spend more time with their family and prevent placing their children in daycare while they work. PowerToFly.com is a job search board that helps women and stay-at-home mothers find a flexible remote job that can offer a great work-life balance.

This website connects job seekers to companies in the tech, sales, marketing, and digital fields. Their mission is to match women with companies that value diversity and inclusion. Some of these companies include Lyft and Verizon.

Once you have joined PowerToFly.com, you’ll be required to go through a vetting process which includes being matched to a potential employer and doing a 2-4 week paid test trail to make sure that the fit is right for you and the employer.

Things to Love:

• Unlike other job search boards, you’re able to do a 2-4 week paid trial to see if you and the potential employer are fit for each other
• PowerToFly focuses specifically on women finding a lifestyle-focused job such as remote jobs
• Job seekers can search for job openings specific to their areas or for remote work
• Allows women to expand their network
• PowerToFly allows job seekers to get career advice as well as book a coaching session for topics such as job search strategy and cover letter writing
• PowerToFly gives job seekers the opportunity to search for a company that may be featured on the website or companies that are trending and with great benefits
• You’re able to sort job postings by relevance or by date posted

Things to Consider:

• Although you’ll be paid for the 2-4 week training period, if you’re not a right fit for that specific employer, you’ll be back to searching for a job
• PowerToFly is aimed towards only women, meaning that men would not be able to use this job search board
• PowerToFly lists jobs only in the tech, sales, marketing, and digital fields
• There is no email alert for job seekers to sign up for

29. AfterCollege.com

Just like College Recruiter, After College is aimed towards students and recent college graduates. The job postings that you’ll find on After College is comprised of internships and entry-level positions. The majority of these job postings require no prior work experience like you would see on a general job search board.

After College helps students and recent graduates find a job based on where they went to school, what they studied and when they graduated as well as their skills and interests. Many jobs that are posted are from well-known companies such as Amazon, Etsy, and Oracle.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers can find about 400,000 entry-level jobs and internships
• After College allows you to create a search without having to create a profile
• Job searches can be narrowed down by employment such as full-time, part-time or internship, experience levels, and job role as well as the location
• Job seekers can sign up to get notifications when jobs are posted that are similar to their recent searches
• Allows for students to connect with local employers in their alumni network

Things to Consider:

• You must be a college student or recent graduate to sign up for this job board
• After College is geared only towards entry-level positions for college students or recent college graduates

28. MediaBistro.com

If you work in media such as marketing or PR, MediaBistro offers job postings in those areas. MediaBistro is a niche job search website that is geared towards job seekers who are pursuing careers in journalism, PR, marketing, advertising, social media, or other media roles. MediaBistro is also a great website to find a freelance gig if that is your area. This website allows candidates to search job openings within their specialty area as well as experience level, location, duration, and salary range. MediaBistro also offers a membership that allows job seekers to have unlimited access to online courses to enhance their skills.

Things to Love:

• Allows job seekers to search, save and apply to jobs as well as save your resume to send to a job posting
• Allows jobs seekers to create a personalized alert email for job postings
• MediaBistro contains job opportunities for freelancers
• Offers an advanced search for job seekers narrowing down postings within a specialty area, experience level, location, duration, and salary range

Things to Consider:

• Only paid members are able to have access to any of the online courses

27. Oodle.com

Oodle is very similar to Craigslist when it comes to job postings when it comes to the look and feel of the website. Oodle offers localized job searches for job seekers. To create a job profile on Oodle, you’ll be required to link your Facebook account in order to avoid fraudulent activity.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers can narrow down their job search by category, job title, job type, and company as well as by location and distance
• Job seekers can filter job search results by best match, posted date and distance
• Oodle allows users to do a keyword search for job positions

Things to Consider:

• Oodle does not have a function for job seekers to set up email alerts for job postings
• Job seekers will need to be aware of the job postings that they are viewing. The link posted on Oodle may go to a different site without the job posting

26. eFinancialCareers.com

eFinancialCareers is a job search board that offers job postings that are specific to finance, accounting, and technology jobs. This job board posts job openings across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.

eFinancialCareers allows a job seeker to search for job openings with an advanced search based on location, company, sector, skills, and job title. eFinancialCareers also allows job seekers to get career advice and resume and cover letter support as well as news and updates within the industry.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers can receive career advice and support on their resume and cover letters
• Advanced job search results based on location, company, sector, skills, job title
• Allows job seekers to save jobs and create email alerts for new opportunities
• Job seekers are able to sort jobs by date within that day’s postings, 3 days ago and up to the last 7 days
• eFinancialCareers has quality job listings on an easy to use website

25. ChronicleVitae.com

Looking for a career in higher education? ChronicleVitae.com is the new job search site of the former site The Chronicle of Higher Education. ChronicleVitae includes job openings in higher education and research for positions such as researchers, faculty, administrators, executives, as well as non-academic jobs.

This job search website allows for job seekers to search job opening by position, type, category, location, permanency, and many more options. They are also given the option to save and store documents such as their resume and recommendation letters.

Things to Love:

• ChronicleVitae is geared towards the niche of higher education
• Allows for job seekers to narrow down keyword search results based on the date posted, position type, institution type, employment type, and location
• Job seekers are able to join relevant groups and communities
• ChronicleVitae has resources for job seekers when it comes to their resumes, cover letters and more

Things to Consider:

• ChronicleVitae does not have an option for job seekers to create a personalized email alert for job openings

24. CareerBliss.com

CareerBliss is another job aggregator that pulls job openings from other job search websites. It pulls over 3.5 million jobs to its website. On CareerBliss.com, job seekers are able to find employee reviews on the company that they are applying for.

CareerBliss focuses on helping job seekers to “find happiness in the workplace”. This job search board also allows users to compare jobs side by side, using their “Bliss Score” which is a scored based on employee job satisfaction, pay scale and overall employee happiness.

Things to Love:

• CareerBliss is one of the few job search aggregators that want to make sure job seekers “find happiness in the workplace” by taking the time to examine companies to see how happy their employees are
• Allows job seekers to sign up for email alerts for new job openings
• Job seekers are able to refine keyword search results based on job title, company, location, distance, date posted, as well as company reviews
• Gives job seekers advice on their careers such as being more positive at work and tips on salary negotiation
• CareerBliss allows a job seeker to view jobs and career information
• CareerBliss also includes salary information which includes salary by position and comparisons to the national and geographical averages

Things to Consider:

• CareerBliss has a pretty easy user interface website, but it is loaded with ads

23. Adzuna.com

Looking for a job board that offers a lot of job postings?  Adzuna does just that. Adzuna pulls many jobs from other job search websites, giving you a wider range of open positions. There are over 10 million users on this website each month. Job seekers can also find salary information and information about companies that have posted open positions on Adzuna.

They also provide job seekers with a tool that evaluates your resume based on a variety of criteria that estimates what your resume is worth. The resume checker also identifies potential issues such as spelling as well as helping you find career paths and jobs based on your resume.

Things to Love:

• Users can sign up for email alerts for new jobs that match their search
• Job seekers can submit their resume to check to see how much their resume is worth as well as potential issues and help you find the right career path and job
• Adzuna allows job seekers to find salary and company information on a job position that they are applying for as well as the average salary for your career in your area
• Job seekers can filter keyword search results by location, category, company, and employment type

Things to Consider:

• The Adzuna website is loaded with ads making it hard to decipher which posting is an ad and which is an actual job is posting

22. JobHat.com

JobHat is a job aggregator site which pulls job postings from other job search websites based off of your keyword search. It allows job seekers to search for jobs by keyword and narrow down the results by distance as well as company, job title and the type and the date posted.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers are able to have their information automatically filled in on their profile after their resume is upload.
• Allows for job seekers to receive a “praise” from someone or to send to someone as well as leave a review for a workplace
• JobHat has an online community where job seekers can connect with other job seekers and share information about companies, etc. This community is a lot like FaceBook or LinkedIn

Things to Consider:

• This website contains a lot of ads making it hard for users to determine which is an actual job posting versus an advertisement
• Negative reviews for this website; misleading links for users, numerous phone calls for those who have signed up

21. LinkUp.com

LinkUp lists job openings directly from company websites which make this website more trustworthy than those sites that are job aggregators. The website’s goal is to drive job seekers to real jobs with real employers. Each job listed on LinkUp is verified and is an up-to-date job listing. LinkUp also does not accept job listings from third parties such as multi-level-marketing operators or recruiters.

Things to Love:

• Each job on LinkUp is verified that the job is real and that it is an up-to-date listing
• LinkUp pulls job postings from company websites rather than other job search sites
• There are no fake or scam job listings on this site
• Users can find job postings by using keywords as well as filtering by company and location
• Job seekers are able to create an email alert based on keywords
• Includes a mobile app

20. EveryJobForMe.com

EveryJobForMe is a lot like the job search website JobHat.com. Just like JobHat, it is a job aggregator site, pulling jobs from other job search websites. It allows job seekers to search for jobs by keyword and narrow down the results by distance as well as company, job title and the type and the date posted.

When you sign up for EveryJobForMe, you’re automatically given the option to sign up for email alerts for jobs based on your keywords for searches.

Things to Love:

• EveryJobForMe pulls from other job websites giving you more job postings
• Users can sign up for email alerts
• Job seekers can filter keyword search results by location, category, company, and employment type

Things to Consider:

• EveryJobForMe is very similar to other job aggregator sites

19. Trovit.com

Trovit is a job search engine that pulls job opening ads from other websites. Trovit allows users to view job opening by categories such as advertising and finance and also allows the user to view job openings by region and state.

Job seekers also have the option of creating email alerts for specific job areas by saving their search. Users are also given the option to narrow down their job search by specific profession, company as well as down to the exact town they wish to work in.

Things to Love:

• Users are given advanced options to narrow down their search results such as by profession or company
• Trovit pulls job postings from other websites to give users more options to view

Things to Consider:

• Trovit does not allow job seekers to upload and save their resume or too many job applications

18. Idealist.org

Looking for an internship or a volunteer opportunity? Idealist focuses on helping job seekers find careers as well as internships, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Idealist works with over 120,000 organizations and 1.4 million web visitors.

This job search board allows its users to search for jobs and volunteer opportunities by keyword, type of job, or the location of interest. Job seekers are also able to sign up for a daily email alert for opportunities that fit their interest and location.

Things to Love:

• Idealist offers opportunities for career, internships and volunteer opportunities
• Allows users to sign up for a daily email for new opportunities
• Features remote and on-site nonprofit listings across the US
• Allows users to filter their search results by keyword, type of job, and location
• Offers “Idealist Groups” where users can find people that they have a lot of common with

Things to Consider:

• Idealist is very niche-oriented, aimed only for those who work or want to work in the non-profit sector
• Users are not able to upload and save their resume

17. Jobs2Careers.com

Jobs2Careers is a job aggregator that pulls job postings from company websites and other job search boards. It has over 9 million monthly visitors and allows users to search and apply for jobs without the need to sign up. It offers full time and part-time as well as other gigs.

Jobs2Careers offers job seekers numerous ways to filter their search results by job type and function, location, industry, experience level and the date it was posted. This website also allows users to view company reviews from Glassdoor.com and view different kinds of career advice.

Things to Love:

• The website is user-friendly and appealing
• Jobs2Careers offers multiple filters for job seekers to narrow down search results
• Gives job recommendations and career advice to users

Things to Consider:

• Since users are not required to sign up to make a profile on Jobs2Careers, their job alerts may lack relevancy
• Users are not able to save their resume or save job search results

16. Flexjobs.com

If you’re looking for a remote job, Flexjobs is the website to go to. Flexjobs offers only remote jobs for those who travel or work from home. However, searching for a remote job with Flexjobs comes with a price. In order to see the full job listing, you must become a member at $14.95 a month. Each job on Flexjobs is screened before posting to make sure that the job is not fake or a scam.

Things to Love:

• Every job is screened to ensure it is not fake or a scam
• Includes over 50 career categories for remote work
• Flexjobs offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee if you are not satisfied with the membership

Things to Consider:

• Users are only able to view jobs if they have a paid membership

15. TheLadders.com

Many people want a high-end, high paying job. TheLadders is a job search website that is geared towards helping job seekers find higher-end jobs that pay $100,000 or more. It offers its users a basic free service but also gives them the option to subscribe for its premium features. Job seekers can set up email alerts based off of a search with a simple click.

TheLadders requires users to sign up and create an account before they are able to see the jobs listed. This website gives users just a few filters to narrow down their searches such as job title, locations, and salary range. However, TheLadders does offer users to upload their resume and includes a resume-building engine.

Things to Love:

• Offers users the option to upload their resume and a resume-building engine when signing up
• Is free to use unless you choose to use their premium features
• TheLadders is a niche towards high end paying jobs which makes it easier for job seekers to narrow down job listings
• Offers job seekers to create saved searches and email alerts based on those searches

Things to Consider:

• TheLadders gives only a few options to narrow down search results
• The email alerts are not customizable

14. LiveCareer.com

If you’re tired of constantly having to manually enter your resume information, LiveCareer helps job seekers apply for jobs in half the time. This website uses a tool that inputs the user’s information and populates applications matching your information. It helps to reduce typos and mistakes that could happen when you manually enter your information.

LiveCareer also offers a free Chrome extension. This website offers its users tools to create their resume based on templates as well as how to write a resume and a cover letter.

Things to Love:

• Chrome extension that can auto-fill online applications
• Mobile app for both the App Store and Google Play
• Allows job seekers to find salary and company information on a job position that they are applying for as well as the average salary for your career in your area
• Users can fill in their information to have it auto-filled when applying for jobs
• Provides a salary calculator to find an accurate salary range
• Allows job seekers to save job searches
• Users can sign up for email job alerts

Things to Consider:

• Email alerts are not customizable
• They do offer resume writing services, but the price is steep-starting at $99 for a basic resume and $60 for a cover letter

13. HigherEdJobs.com

Another great website to find a job in higher education is with HigherEdJobs. HigherEdJobs specializes in helping job seekers find a job in higher education. The jobs listed on this site are all from college and universities and include faculty and staff positions.

HigherEdJobs gives job seekers resources such as a resume database, articles, career and interview tips as well as being able to save documents needed such as letters of recommendations and cover letters. HigherEdJobs gives users the opportunity to create and set multiple job search alerts, sending users an email every day based on their search.

Things to Love:

• Users are able to narrow down their search results by location, type of job and category as well as online or remote
• HigherEdJobs is geared towards the niche of higher education
• Includes resources for job seekers when it comes to their resumes, cover letters and more

12. SnagAJob.com

If you’re looking for an hourly job, SnagAJob has them. They offer job listings for full time and part-time jobs. Users can filter their search results by experience level as well as by shift. SnagAJob matches users with jobs that are a good fit for them as well as allows them to apply for positions with a one-click feature.

This website also allows job seekers to add a personality quiz or a video to help users stand out from other applicants. Typical jobs that can be found on SnagAJob are in the restaurant and retail industry.

Things to Love:

• Job seekers can sign up for local email alerts that are personalized based on their interests
• Allows users to add a personality quiz or personal video so introduce themselves to hiring managers
• Mobile app for iTune and Google Play

Things to Consider:

• Users will mainly find jobs within the restaurant and retail industry

11. Dice.com

If you work in the technology field, Dice is the leading site for finding jobs in the technology field. Dice is a targeted niche website that is aimed directly at only supplying jobs in the tech field. Dice allows users to narrow down their search to extremely specialized tech positions which allows job seekers the opportunity to find a job that can’t be found on other job search sites.

Users are also able to narrow down their search by job title, company, employment type, and location. Dice also allows users to upload and store their resume and cover letters as well as get salary information and track jobs they have applied to. They also offer career advice and tech news.

Things to Love:

• Has a wide selection of tech jobs available
• Includes a helpful career center
• Lists jobs from major tech companies such as Dell and Apple

Things to Consider:

• Dice allows employers to browse candidates’ social media profiles, which may not be favorable to most people
• Some of the jobs found on Dice may be from temp or staffing agencies rather than companies

10. SimplyHired.com

It’s important for a job seeker to find out as much information that they can about a company and a job before applying to the job posting. SimplyHired offers job seekers a lot of the information that they’ll need to make a decision about a job. They provide information and details about your local job market and salary calculators to help you make the right career move.

SimplyHired is another job aggregator that pulls job postings from all over the web, giving job seekers more job listings to choose from. SimplyHired allows their users to narrow down their job search by category, job title or a specific company.

Things to Love:

• Has a mobile app for Android and iOS
• Allows users to narrow down their job search results
• Includes a salary estimator tool
• Users can save job searches

Things to Consider:

• Since SimplyHired is a job aggregator, users are not able to apply onsite to job postings
• Includes sponsored ads that show up in job search results and they may not be relevant to a job search

9. AngelList

If you’re someone that is looking for a job in a startup, AngelList can help you with that. AngelList includes more than 70,000 profiles for startups. It is the perfect place for those who are just starting out as an entry-level developer to find a job.

AngelList allows users to upload their resume which auto-completes their profile. Jobs that are posted with AngelList are limited to actual companies. Users are able to search for jobs by top-ranked companies, salary, and other options.

Things to Love:

• Perfect for entry-level job seekers wanting to get started in a startup company
• Users have access to over 70,000 profiles for startups

Things to Consider:

• It would be beneficial for the user to have an option to filter their job search by entry-level or senior level position
• Locations listed are limited to big cities

8. CareerBuilder.com

CareerBuilder is a general job board with direct relationships with Fortune 500 companies. They partner with news media around the country to college job listings from them. Job seekers will be able to find all levels of jobs on this website. CareerBuilder allows its users to upload their resume, create job alerts, get job advice and resources as well as lookup job fairs in their area.

If you sign up for CareerBuilder, you’re able to track applications that you submitted as well as get resume services and job recommendations. Job seekers are able to search for jobs by location job title and pay range.

Things to Love:

• CareerBuilder uses job seeker’s resume keywords to match them with jobs
• Includes a “Hire Insider” tool that gives a report of how well a user compares with other applicants for a position
• Offers a downloadable guide with job search tips
• Includes articles with advice and information on how to avoid job scams
• Users are able to sign up for job alert emails for new jobs that are posted within their search
• Has a mobile app for AppStore and Google Play

Things to Consider:

• CareerBuilder’s website is heavy with ads

7. USAJobs.gov

If you’re looking for a job with the US Government, USAJobs.gov has just that. The US Federal government has its own online job database that allows users to search for the industry or discipline they’re interested in. USAJobs lists the actual salary ranges in the job posting, so there’s no guessing about how much you could be paid. Users can narrow down their job searches by hiring path, security clearance, travel percentage, and other options.

Things to Love:

• Focuses on jobs with the US federal government
• Allows users to upload their resume or create one with their resume builder
• Users can store up to 5 resumes
• Includes specific details about the job requirements

Things to Consider:

• USAJobs only posts the jobs from the government. To apply for a job posting, you’ll need to go through the private sector

6. Monster.com

Monster offers millions of jobs to job seekers each day. Users can find a range of jobs including anything from hourly local jobs to high-level management jobs. A job seeker can find a job on Monster in just about any field or any level.

Monster allows users to post a resume, get career advice as well as see company and salary information. Looking for a job on Monster is easy. Users can search for a job by keyword, skill, location, and job title. Job seekers are also able to set up customized email alerts on new job listings.

Things to Love:

• Monster offers millions of jobs every day
• Allows users to search for jobs by keyword, location, skill, job title
• Job seekers are able to upload and save their resume
• Offers users a free resume assessment
• Offers Career Management tools that allow job seekers to research, compare, and explore careers as well as seeing how they compare with their competition

Things to Consider:

• Offers users a free resume assessment, but will be asked for a fee for professional writers to create their resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile
• A resume that is created and uploaded is not actually used on Monster for a job search

5. ZipRecruiter.com

Job searching on ZipRecruiter is easy. ZipRecruiter lists over 8 million jobs that are pulled from other websites as well as offering job seekers a one-click application which saves the job seeker time when looking for a job.

ZipRecruiter stands out from most of the other job search websites because it includes a function that helps match recruiters to future employees based on details such as job title, skill sets, experience and more. Users will also get notifications when an employer views their job application or sends them a message.

Things to Love:

• Includes millions of job postings
• Has a one-click application that makes it easier for job seekers to apply to job postings
• Has a mobile app
• Allows users to see if an employer has viewed their job application

Things to Consider:

• Job seekers cannot view jobs without creating an account
• Many jobs featured on ZipRecruiter are office jobs such as receptionists

4. Glassdoor.com

Being able to see reviews on a company before applying is important. Glassdoor allows users to post reviews of companies to learn more about working conditions and salaries. When users search for a position, Glassdoor saves future visits for them that give them open positions in a left-hand popup. This allows users to continue searching and viewing job information without ever losing their place and needing to open new tabs.

Things to Love:

• Great user interface and design. Includes charts and infographics that are relevant to companies and their open positions
• Has a mobile app
• Includes company profiles for job users to get company information, salary, and workplace reviews from other employees

Things to Consider:

• Glassdoor auto-subscribes job seekers to its email list
• Users can often see the same job posting over and over in their email alert
• Sponsored postings are not labeled as such which can be misleading
• Jobs on Glassdoor are not always listed in order of relevance or date posted

3. Indeed.com

Indeed offers a wide range of job postings in different areas and professions. Job seekers are able to upload their resume and easily apply to open positions. The website offers users to apply with the simple click of a button. They are able to narrow down their search results by area, the field they are interested in as well as how much they want to be paid. Indeed gives users the opportunity to sign up for email alerts based on keywords and a location of the job.

Things to Love:

• Includes a wide range of job postings in different professions and areas
• Users can easily set up job alert emails based on keywords
• Job seekers can upload their resume to apply to positions in one click
• Indeed offers a mobile app for Andriod and iOS
• The website is user-friendly, clean, and uncluttered
• Users are able to narrow down their search results based on a variety of factors such as keyword, location, job title, salary, and company

2. Craigslist.org

Many people don’t consider Craigslist as a job search board because it offers listings for homes, items for sale and more. While Craigslist does not highlight their job board, the website receives over 1 million job postings a day.

Craigslist offers a variety of jobs in different fields and professions such as construction, retail, legal, art, and more which means that job seekers may find a job posting that they won’t find on other sites. It’s easy for a job seeker to view job postings because Craigslist is organized by location.

Things to Love:

• Job postings on Craigslist are organized by location
• Offers job postings in a variety of fields and professions rather than just a few areas
• Job postings are listed in order of posting date
• Each listing gives users specific instructions on how to apply

Things to Consider:

• There are numerous scams and fake job listings on Craigslist
• Craigslist has a lower quality of job postings than other job search websites

1.LinkedIn.com

LinkedIn is the top networking site that allows you to connect with colleges and other peers as well as helping people find a job. On LinkedIn, users use their personal profile to serve as their resume. Users are able to connect with employers who are advertising jobs and follow any company of interest.

Users are also able to include portfolio samples within their profile. LinkedIn allows professionals to develop their brand within their profile by adding logos, profile photos, cover image, personal bio and more.

Things to Love:

• Users can customize searches to get the exact type of job that they want
• Job seekers use their profile as their resume
• Job seekers can network with employers and their peers
• Users can add portfolio samples within their profiles that they wish to show potential employers
• LinkedIn allows users to apply to a job with a single click using their LinkedIn details

Things to Consider:

• While users can view company profiles and employers, they can also view your profile – it’s important that your profile is professional
• There are fewer job postings than other job search websites