I've been searching for jobs for several months now. I have been using sites such as CareerBuilder and Monster. I have not gotten a response from anything I have applied to online through these websites, not one single thing (even a no) out of more than 2 dozen applications sent.

Now I have applied to some jobs through the company's website, and have at least gotten a "no".

What is it, do the online sites just simply not work or am I missing something?

1/21/2013 8:23:59 PM

Networking is the only way to get jobs. Shotgunning your resume around to online job postings doesnt get you anywhere 99.99% of the time.

1/21/2013 8:25:03 PM

^bullshit

I like indeed, you'll still apply through their website but its a good search tool.

1/21/2013 9:06:19 PM

Lol ok buddy

1/21/2013 9:17:19 PM

I had an interview last Friday for a job I applied for online in October

The holiday seasons slowed hiring down a little. Did you have your resume reviewed by anyone?

[Edited on January 21, 2013 at 9:25 PM. Reason : sand robot is an idiot.]

1/21/2013 9:23:51 PM

I'm going to give theladders a shot

1/21/2013 9:26:49 PM

What have you heard about TheLadders?

1/21/2013 9:36:41 PM

If you work in a shitty/oversaturated industry, online wont work. If you work in an in-demand industry, it does.

Mystery solved.

1/21/2013 10:23:39 PM

^Exactly.

I use linkedin.com, theladders.com, glassdoor.com, whitetruffle.com. Have had really high success rate with all of the above.

1/21/2013 10:56:03 PM

shit my current job found me using careerbuilder. Although by networking with a job recruiter and adding to my linkedIN network, I nearly had another job that I saw from her posting.

1/21/2013 11:13:33 PM

I'm mostly using Indeed.com just because it seems to pull all the same jobs that CareerBuilder does... but in a better format. Idealist.org hasn't been as useful for me just because they don't have many jobs for this area somehow--Glassdoor too.

I haven't had many bites either, but I work in humanities so it's a different beast I suppose.

1/22/2013 12:18:21 AM

I did not apply directly for my current job; recruiter found me on either Monster or LinkedIn (I forget which). So that puts the lie to networking being the "only way". It's still the best way, granted. But when trying to relocate to a completely different market where you have few/no professional contacts, it can be difficult.

Keep at it, try some of the services you haven't (linkedin, indeed). Make sure your resume is top-notch. And also *make sure* you are using keywords related to your industry, both in the resume and in the posting itself. I'm not suggesting you sprinkle buzzwords about--that will make you look pretentious--but don't let anything go unsaid. Make sure your experience and your skills are presented well.

1/22/2013 9:33:57 AM

I didn't like Monster or Careerbuilder. Got mostly spam and b.s. job offers from them. I recommend Indeed or Simplyhired. They both have good mobile search to for on the good glimpse.

1/22/2013 10:12:28 AM

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"I recommend Indeed"

Same, even though I have not found a job with it, the salary comparer between cities is pretty useful...

1/22/2013 10:40:33 AM

LinkedIn seemed to be the best option IMO. Forget applying for the job, just connect with the person that posted it. You will be much more likely to land at least a phone interview and that beats throwing your résumé out to a black hole that is online submission.

1/22/2013 10:52:33 AM

I am a fan of indeed as well.

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"If you work in a shitty/oversaturated industry, online wont work. If you work in an in-demand industry, it does."

this is very true.

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"Networking is the only way to get jobs."

some truth to this, but like most broad stroke statements, don't take it at face value.

1/22/2013 10:52:51 AM

How much experience do you have in your field? The Student Career Services center on campus at State reports that online sites are useless for finding new jobs because they are targeting employees with 5+ years experience in their field.

If you're new to the work force, you're better off going to the career fairs and using any job placement services that your college may provide to help you get your foot in the door. Otherwise, networking is going to be your best bet in finding new employment.

1/22/2013 3:03:34 PM

I was recently unemployed for a long while. Most of my interviews came from postings on Craigslist. Actually, I would say like 90% of them. I can only think of two responses from any of my submissions from actual job sites.

1/23/2013 6:49:10 PM

I've never held a job that I found out about online.

1/23/2013 7:53:23 PM

I'm trying to network with LinkedIn and go that route instead of applying to 50+ jobs on indeed every week. We'll see.

1/23/2013 10:19:47 PM

I've never quite figured out what "network using LinkedIn" is supposed to mean. Just find some dudes on there and start talking? "Hi, I see you have a job. I don't, but I'd like to have one. a/s/l?"


But anyway, my current job found me on Monster. Other than that, though, I didn't have much success using online search engines.

1/23/2013 10:38:42 PM

I applied to best buy...and see how well it did for me.

1/23/2013 10:56:37 PM

^^A particular strategy to is add people who post a listing online and then approach them about an interview through LinkedIn. I mean, it's what the social network is for, and usually the people posting jobs are from HR or Marketing, so it's kind of their job to be trafficking people & communications. Seems pretty normal to me so far.

1/24/2013 2:55:57 AM

^^^ "Network using linkedin" means exactly what it sounds like


If you're interested in a job in "Eastern NC BBQ" you get on linkedin and join a group dedicated to it and connect to people in that field and recruiters recruiting for that field.

1/24/2013 7:32:21 PM

I believe trafficking people is illegal. Has been, for a [long] while.

1/24/2013 10:04:38 PM

NCSU did a webinar on how to effectively use linkedin as a networking tool to find jobs. Below is the link to the recording posted online.

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"Thank you for registering for the LinkedIn and the Job Search (the basics) webinar that was held Tuesday, January 22, at noon EST. If you were not able to watch the webinar or would like to review the content, the video is available online. You can also view the PowerPoint presentation http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=16990&eid=244230. When you get to the login page, choose the ‘guest’ option and enter your name and email. You will need to have JAVA downloaded on your computer to access the video. To configure your computer, http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=16988&eid=244230. For more information on the presenter, Aaron Swart, visit Panorama Personal Development Group. Upcoming Webinars: You can also register for upcoming webinars on our website, including LinkedIn and the Job Search: Advanced and Sustaining the Steward: Creating Optimum Leadership Performance. http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/redirect.aspx?linkID=16987&eid=244230 You must be a member of the Alumni Association to register for upcoming webinars. Sign up at http://www.alumni.ncsu.edu/join."

1/25/2013 9:51:26 AM