Resumes: Internet Job Boards (Page 1 of 2)	
Resumes: Internet Job Boards
WHY DO I USE AN INTERNET JOB BOARD?
• 	To research.	  Job boards (also known as job banks 	
or job search engines) can be a good research tool.  
You can discover the type of skills employers are 
seeking, and the pay for job openings.	
• 	To search for job openings.	  Use a job title to search for job openings.  Employers pay the job boa
rd to 	
post job openings.  Job seekers search job openings for FREE!  Do not pa
y to search for job openings!  
Job seekers may be required to:  a) register (set up username and pass
word) with the job board to learn 
information about job openings; b) set up Email Alerts to your email address for new job openings.	
• 	To post your resume.	  Sometimes you can post your resume without applying for any job openin
g.  	
Then employers may search resumes, find yours, and match you to their job opening.  It is best to post 
your resume for a specific job opening.  To post your resume for a job opening, follow the instructions 
on the job board.  You should be able to post your resume for FREE.	
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF JOB OPENING SITES?
There are "job boards" and "job search engines."  Job boards list job op
enings 
posted by employers.  Job search engines lists both job openings posted 
by 
employers and job openings from different job boards.  Popular job boards and 
job search engines include:  Monster.com, CareeerBuilder.com, Indeed.com, 	
CareerJet.com, SimplyHired.com, and SnagaJob.com.  Another job search engine is Google.com.  To use 
Google to find jobs, go to www.Support.Google.com.  Then in the "How Can We Help You" rectangle, type 
"Search for Jobs on Google" -- then press return.
WHAT ARE NICHE JOB BOARDS?
Niche job boards are speciality job boards for one industry or type of j
ob.  
Niche job boards include —   Dice.com (technology industry) — 
HealthECareers.com (health care industry) — TalentZoo.com (creative design 
industry) — SnagaJob.com (hourly and part-time jobs).   To find lists of more 
niche job boards, Google "Niche Job Boards." 
EMPLOYER WEBSITES
Visit websites of employers in your city that seem like an interesting pl
ace to 
work — retail stores, restaurants, and companies.  Read each website 
to learn more about that employer.  
You may discover that the employer has job openings listed on the website
.  Then, you may do one of the 
following:  1) Apply for the job opening on the employer's website.  2) Visit the business to talk to the 
manager, assistant manager, or Human Resources Department staff about a job opening.  If you visit the 
business, dress as if you worked for that company, and bring your resume!

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STATE JOB BOARDS
Find your state's job board for job openings.  Use Google to search usin
g your 
state’s name and the words "Job Board" such a Texas Job Board.  Look for 
websites with 	".gov"	 since 	state websites addresses end in ".gov"	
SAFETY TIPS	
Some job openings may be scams (untrue, deceptive, illegal job duties)
.  Do not reply to job openings if:  
1) Job listing seem too good to be true — like "Make $2,000 from hom
e."  2) Job listing promises quick, 
easy income — like "Earn $1,000 by simply deposing checks from foreig
n countries in your bank account."  
3) Job listing asks you to send money.  Employers pay to post job listings — NOT YOU, the job seeker. 
Other saafety tips are:  
• 	Read privacy policies of job boards to understand: a) What will happen with your resume; b) How long 
the site will post your resume.  Make sure that you can delete your resu
me if necessary.	
• 	Opt-out of cookies when possible.  	
• 	Never provide your date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number, home address, 
or any financial/credit card information.  Post your city and state in place of your street address.  	
• 	Do not place the name of your current employer on your resume.  For exam
ple, use a phrase such as 
Major Fast Food Restaurant instead of McDonald’s Restaurant.  	
• 	Do not use your personal email for your contact.  Set up a separate 
email and provide that as your  email address for job boards.  	
• 	Do not post your references' information for all to see and use. 	 	
You may say, "References are available upon request." 	
• 	NEVER answer "blind" job opening postings that ask you to send 
your resume to:  1) unknown email address, or 2) post office box.   	
• 	The best way to submit a resume is to visit the employer’s website.	
1. Job boards are also known by what 2 names?
2. What 2 things can you discover on job boards?
3. a) Who pays the job bank to post job 
 openings?  b) How much do job seekers pay?
4. How much should it cost to post your resume?
5. a) Job boards list what?  b) Job search engines 	
list what?  c) List 4 popular job boards or job 
search engines.  d) At Support.Google.com, 
what do you type inside the "How Can We Help 
You" rectangle?	
6. a) Define"niche" job board.  
 b) List the web address of 3 niche job boards.  
7. Using your opinion, list 3 interesting places in 	
your city to work.	
8.  a) After you discover on the website that the 
 employer has a job opening, list 2 thing you 	
may then do.  b) If you visit the business, how 
do you dress? 	
9. a) Explain what you Google to find state job 	
boards.  b) For what should you look?	
10. a) Define "scams."  b) Do not reply to job 
 openings when you find what 3 things?
11. a) List 2 reasons why you must read privacy 	
policies.  b) Of what should you make sure?	
12. List 5 examples of personal information you 	
should never provide.	
13. Give an example of what you may say rather 	
than the name of your current employer.	
14. What should set up for job bank e-mail?
15. a) What should you NOT do with your 
 references' information?  b) What can you say 	
on the resume? 	
16. What 2 things do you NEVER do?
17. What is the best way to submit your resume?	
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