by Daniel J. Gansle

Created on: June 04, 2009

Finding a job using the internet can seem overwhelming at first glance. With all the job search engines, resume posting websites, and career networking sites, job seekers often don't know where to start. Thankfully, numerous job websites provide helpful information on career planning and starting an online job search.

Career Advice via Online Job Search Engines

Many online job search engines including Monster, Yahoo! Hotjobs, CareerBuilder, and Thingamajob allow job seekers to not only search for and apply to job openings, they also provide helpful career planning and job search advice. Topics include career transition, resume writing, job training, interview tips, career profiles, and much more. Some job search websites including Monster feature forums where candidates can network and share information on effective job search strategies.

Online Job Search Information Websites

The popular information website About.com features a wide variety of job search resources in its Jobs and Careers channel. Job seekers can learn about career planning, resume tips, cover letter writing, career profiles, and how to search for and apply to job openings. Candidates can also learn about resume types and view sample resumes and cover letters. Other helpful sites include:

* MSN Careers. MSN Careers offers in-depth job search information including resume services, featured articles, resume assistance, career tests, job alerts, resume posting, and quizzes. Job seekers can also take advantage of the handy salary calculators to get a good idea of what they should be paid.

* WorkBloom. WorkBloom is a great resource for career and job search advice. Topics include resume writing, cover letter writing, interview tips, networking advice, career articles, and resume samples.

* AOL Find a Job's Advice and Resources section. AOL Find a Job features a blog, job search tools and resources, online education information, career planning, and resume tips on its Advice and Resources page.

Using Linkedin for Online Job Search Resources

Linkedin is a popular professional networking website where companies, recruiters, and job seekers can connect. Members can post a resume, work history, objective, make and receive recommendations, and search for jobs. However, Linkedin offers another helpful feature that allows job seekers to ask career related questions and have them answered by experts. To use this feature, simply click Answers from the top of the Linkedin home page.

Finding work during difficult economic times may be challenging, but it's not impossible. When job seekers take advantage of the wealth of online job search advice and career planning websites, the chances of finding a new job improve significantly.

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