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Using the web to gain access to the traditional sources of job openings is a must nowadays. This can save so much time that if you don’t have the Internet at home, go on and purchase that computer, get that Internet provider, borrow someone’s computer or use the school’s or the public library’s Internet computers. Not only does the Internet save time, but using these resources will make you look up-to-date and Internet savvy.

Beyond the traditional sources like the newspapers on the net, there are so many other possibilities in a web job search. There are hundreds of sites where a business can list its job openings or the job hunter can register and place his/her résumé on line. The net can make a long distance job search much easier and less expensive. There’s only one problem: the proliferation of web sites means one can spend many hours just researching the possibilities. Sometimes, those hours can be used more profitably with in-person research, networking, information interviewing, etc. Some of the most popular job sites at this time (mid-1999) are CareerMosaic, CareerPath, Monster.com, HotJobs and CareerBuilder. There’s also a variety of magazines on the market such as the recent edition of PCNovice Learning Series entitlead Web’s Best Job Sites that are devoted exclusively to career information and jobs on the web. Due to the fast changing nature of the web, try to find the most recent publication to orient you to present day sites.

The web can also be used to research potential employers or other geographic areas. Many sites exist with career development information, career assessment tools, job search tips, and résumé writing instruction. Be sure to use this new job search tool to its fullest extent.

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