by Susan Quilty

Created on: February 02, 2010

The top job search engines on the web may be the key to finding your next job. What classifies a site as a top job search engine depends on what you want to get from the site. Some career sites are little more job search engines, while others offer a slew of additional career building tools and features. However, there is something to be said for popularity as a site that is frequented by headhunters and hiring managers is more likely to get results than one that only displays openings to job seekers.

One of the most well-known job search engines on the web, Monster.com, offers many tools to help with your job search. The easy-to-use online tools help you build and post your resume on your own, or you can use Monster's resume writing service to have an expert write a resume that is sure to get noticed. The job search engine itself lets you search for job titles by location, or use more options to narrow down your search. Additionally, career advice articles help you prepare for interviews and land your dream job.

CareerBuilder.com, another popular full-service job search engine, has maintained a web presence for over a decade. In addition to searching for jobs and uploading your resume, the patent-pending Job Recommendations tool matches your skills with open job postings. Like Monster.com, CareerBuilder also offers its own career advice articles. It also includes tools such as career tests that help you decide if it's time to take your career in a new direction. If you are interested in expanding your skills, the site also includes the CareerBuilder Institute which helps you gain the training needed to get ahead or start on a new career path.

Many newer job search engines have shown up on the web over the years as well. SimplyHired.com seeks to make it quick and easy to look for a new job. SimplyHired's powerful job search engine lets you find a job whether you are looking for local work or planning to relocate across the country. The convenient job widgets let you extend your job search to your blog, your MySpace or Facebook profile, and the mobile widget lets you access the site from your phone. Tools are also available to compare salaries in different locations, sign up for email alerts, and more.

Looking for a new career can be a full-time job on its own. By using the top job search engines on the web, you can quickly find and apply for interesting jobs, and posting your resume will let recruiters and hiring managers find you. The online tools will help you enhance your search and maybe lead you toward an entirely new career.

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