wow, very nice, great job love what you've done, keep up the good work.
Scott
· 9 months ago
That is a great resource!
@rianoneill
· 9 months ago
http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/ is a "blog for the recently unemployed advertising professional". Very honest. Very helpful. Will soon play host to an industry-specific job board.
Kris Hoots
· 9 months ago
Highly recommend adding jibberjobber.com to this list. Jason Alba's tool is incredible for those currently in job search and beyond. In addition his blog is a great encouragement. He highlights many experts in the field -- great networker for those who need connections.
Deborah
· 9 months ago
I would add today.com, they have a (for pay) blogging program. It won't be big bucks for monst bloggers (just like a regular blog) but still, if you're not already blogging, it's agood place to start.
And you can always learn how to price yourself for your next job.
hoong yee lee krakauer
· 9 months ago
well, now is the time to write that novel you always wanted to, to do stand up comedy, to paint. there is money and support for aspiring artists (who know better than most people about being unemployed)available at local arts councils. check out www.queenscouncilarts.org if you live in queens and www.nyfa.org if you are an individual artist living in new york.
go on, make life creative.
MyLifeInaCube.com
· 9 months ago
Learn how to panhandle.
Destiny@freebeezndealz.com
· 9 months ago
Wow, what an excellent resource. Thanks for sharing
Dawn
· 9 months ago
This was a fantastic list - not just for those laid off, but job seekers and even those feeling the purse strings getting tighter. Referring to my friends, sadly several of whom are part of the statistics and worried about their futures. I know this will be of use. Thanks!
Erin
· 9 months ago
Girls with Goals is a great place for women who have been laid off and need to be have a ceative be creative to generate an income. Tools and resources and free ecommerce stores are available!
SEO Pune
· 9 months ago
Thanks for sharing important information.
Guhan Iyer
· 9 months ago
Your post is also a great resource for consultants, especially those in the computer industry like me. Thanks!
KTG
· 9 months ago
I think people underestimate the scope of jobs available at a lot of these sites. I found two jobs through craigslist recently. Another site worth checking out in your free time is justaskgemalto.com, it's sort of one of a kind in terms of the depth of digital security information it offers, data protection, firewalls, you name it.
Guhan Iyer
· 9 months ago
Your post is also a great resource for consultants, especially those in the computer industry like me. Thanks!
Jeff Roldan
· 9 months ago
Great list of sites, when I decided to start my own design/development business, I had a hard time finding leads and prospects. For those in the web dev business, check out http://www.leadurls.com for freelance gigs + jobs
kovshenin
· 9 months ago
Hey the list is great, thank you.
Pictures
· 9 months ago
At least, for the ones in the Northern hemisphere, spring is coming soon.
Sarah
· 9 months ago
Great list! But wouldn't you also want to include a comedy site like cracked.com which can take your mind off of things for a while? Afterall, they do say that laughter is the best medicine...
schweik
· 9 months ago
useful thx
insic
· 9 months ago
this is helpful post. Cool
Evan James
· 9 months ago
I just recently used resumebear.com to create my resume for free. I had no clue how to properly format a resume but their template made it super easy.
Khalid Shaikh
· 9 months ago
If LinkedIn is in there then for the Arab, Asian and Muslim world try the largest business network there: Salam Business Club - http://www.salambc.com.
-- Khalid
Rhian James
· 9 months ago
Thanks for this blog - obviously a topical subject these days and something we're all spending a lot of time thinking/worrying about these days. Totally agree that Linked In is a great professional resource, particularly for networking.
I work at a social media agency in the UK, FreshNetworks, and we've recently been talking about how to maximize the potential of Linkedin by using it more like an online communitye than a social network. We particularly rate the groups function.
If you're interested, we recently wrote about this here:
Try working from home! I have stayed home for 11 years now and am sole provider for my family. Check out, www.firstfitness.com/wog.
reddy
· 9 months ago
Even if you lose everything, you have tomorrow, future.
MichiganMoves
· 9 months ago
Thanks for this great resource! Sadly there are too many today that need employment so any help is appreciated!
Kris C
· 9 months ago
I definitely feel http://visualcv.com should be on this list. With so many people seeking work, and so few positions, applicants need an extra edge and a fully interactive (images, video, audio, etc.), online resume that is FREE is another tool they can use to find a new position.
Ben
· 9 months ago
Everyone over at Jobacle works to keep people up to date with with daily unemployment podcasts, reviews of career sites, and helpful articles to get you through your job search. Feel free to check us out at jobacle.com!
CrisisBullshit
· 9 months ago
You can find more on unenployment news and resources on www.recessionwire.com. Check the blogroll of it too.
icemusike
· 9 months ago
nice, it was useful to me, keep up
David Harris
· 9 months ago
Ben - great list here. This article is an incredible resource.
For all you fellow job seekers out there, another great site that's not listed is Urban Interns (www.urbaninterns.com). It's basically a job board for internships and part time work. A lot of them are paid so it can be a great way to pick up work (or experience if that's what you need to get the next job). You can also post a profile for yourself so that employers can search for you.
Right now they are only in NYC, but I hear they are expanding.
David
· 9 months ago
Nojobsurvivor.com connects the unemployed across across the country and beyond, those that cannot meet face to face yet still share experiences and ideas as well as collect information and news relevant to being laid off. There is some power in the anonymity of the web after all for those that are still feeling self conscious about being unemployed.
Also, be sure to check out Recessionwire - http://www.recessionwire.com. Information and personal stories on surviving the downturn.
Victoria
· 9 months ago
Depends on where you're looking but sites such as MilwaukeeJobs.com have some really great info. In addition to local job opportunities they highlight networking events in the area and articles with resume tips, ways to improve your search and so on. They have sites nationwide (in the footer of the site you'll find a link for the Local JobNetwork which lists all of their sites).
Les
· 9 months ago
Great site that MUST be added to this list: NoJobSurvivor.com Practical and helpful, supportive and fun -- everything from comfort food recipes to laid-off advice. I love the vid of the day and discussions too.
Gerardo
· 9 months ago
..yeah ehow made the list
Titus
· 9 months ago
Don't forget JobCompass :)
shine
· 9 months ago
This is wonderful!!!! So much insight and info
Adryenn Ashley
· 9 months ago
Monetizing Your Passion - turn what you love to do into a steady stream of income. Coming to San Jose in June http://mypsj.eventbrite.com
Ann
· 9 months ago
Recession proof your life! Whether you want to create a second income or become financially free, I can help!! We are booming in this economy because we help people!!!
Vivorgirl
· 9 months ago
I have now mentioned this site within another site, www.nojobsurvivor.com. This board offers other resources for those of us back in the job hunt. Come check it out and contribute your personal stories, advice, support and thoughts on what we can do as the collective skilled talent pool to change the paradigm of how we find jobs, how and why companies hire us and how to stay alive in the meantime.
Yes, this is a call to action. There is power in the collective real world experience of all of us that have been laid off in this economy. I look forward to your story!
Blaine
· 9 months ago
Also if you have any skills you can sell look at digitalpoint.com the forums there have a great market place for people who can design, write, make videos, etc.
Jessica Howard
· 9 months ago
To assess your networking skills, go to www.UpMo.com/profiler and try the (free) Network Readiness Evaluator. It's a 5-minute questionnaire that determines your networking style, and suggests ways to build and leverage relationships.
HowIGotLaidOff.com
· 9 months ago
Check out our site where people can share their stories about getting laid off! Please feel free to post your story! www.HowIGotLaidOff.com
jobseeker
· 9 months ago
Don't forget to visit the unemployment website provided by your state. These sites frequently provide state unemployment handbooks in pdf format that can be downloaded from the Web. Get a copy to familiarize yourself with all of the unemployment options available, such as online filings, touch tone phone filings, etc., as well as other assistance you may be entitled to.
Maria-Residual Income Web
· 9 months ago
Your #1 site, eHow is a top site to visit when you're unemployed for another reason -- you can earn money writing and submitting articles on the sites. Some users, including myself, earn $1,000+ a month from residual earnings on our content. If you're unemployed and job hunting, look for ways to earn money online while you are searching for your next employment.
Sean Steed
· 9 months ago
Marketing talent and businesses should contact marketing placement agencies like McKinley Marketing Partners. McKinley has been serving clients since 1995 and have an outstanding reputation. Visit them at www.McKinleyMarketingPartners.com.
This is some great information. I would also recommend anyone who is looking for a job, to post their information on their website. If you do not have a website, then resumebucket.com is a great way to post your resume so it would be searchable.
And if you're like me and have already been unemployed for months, not weeks, and have exhausted this list (though it's great, and I actually went to several), you can start laughing about being unemployed by reading http://StuffUnemployedPeopleLike.com which pretty much defines the unemployment for many people.
keith
· 9 months ago
Check this out; sign up for:http://twitter.com/ViralHiring and get jobs sent to you via ViralHiring.com right to your twitter; set it up to get your twits on your phone for instant job messages from ViralHiring. Free to sign up
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Mike
· 9 months ago
Have a look at http://www.jobfeedr.com aggregates and Tweets jobs to Twitter & RSS from multiple job boards into multiple channels ie San Francisco Accounting Jobs or New York Marketing Jobs
Mike Nicholls
· 9 months ago
Have a look at the application we coded up http://www.jobfeedr.com this aggregates multiple job boards into individual Twitter Channels based on City and Profession and Tweets these out in real time. ie San Francisco Developers Jobs or New York Marketing Jobs we have 1000s of followers across the channels and this is growing quickly
It has info about first steps to take when you've been laid-off, job-hunting, saving & budgeting, as well as a forum where you can talk with others who've been laid-off to.
Your Name*
· 9 months ago
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Micki Provan
· 9 months ago
Great List! Thanks! You can also earn some extra cash referring people and services at http://www.referquest.com/frontend.php/ It's free! And remember: things will get better!
Dr. Randall Hansen
· 9 months ago
A good list of Websites, but you need more career sites on the list, such as QuintCareers.com (of course), as well as the Riley Guide, and Job-Hunt.org... workers who have been fired need to recover from the loss, seek unemployment benefits, retool their career documents and job-search materials, reconnect (if not already) with their network, and work long days digging up job leads, applying to jobs, and following up -- and these career sites have the tools to help all job-seekers succeed.
Jessica
· 9 months ago
a NEW website which helps the recently laid off cut through the job search clutter, share stories, and ultimately join forces to figure out the barriers which lay ahead.
I think it'll be a huge help to all us "perma-searchers" out there!
24/7 WEBPROS
· 8 months ago
Good List!
Andrea
· 8 months ago
One more to visit. www.gottamentor.com Will help you be more effective getting your friends, family and extended network involved in making intros, providing resume & interview prep feedback. Also tips from experts to make sure you're doing the right things to land your next gig.
John Moore
· 8 months ago
Great list. It's rough out there and there are a ton of resources. If you're an out of work IT person check out my blog post on things you should be doing while you're looking for your next job:
Great post. There are a ton of resources out there for folks looking for work. If you're out of work in the IT field take a look at my blog post on things you should be doing during this difficult time:
A website for women who need to ask for the pay they deserve: The WAGE Project (www.wageproject.org), is an excellent resource. It is a great tool for anyone who wants to know ways to research their chosen job market.
Patrick Iwanicki
· 8 months ago
Outofworkchicago.com is a great resource that not only provides great content for job seekers, but also holds Career Networking Events on a regular basis.
An awesome new resource for finding jobs or hiring someone is a new online community, www.WiHire.com. WiHire is a free online community that helps people find and fill jobs by allowing users to broadcast their job information to their online networks. It is a known fact that most jobs are found and filled through personal networks, but still people continue to hunt for jobs on job boards that grow more impacted each day. WiHire helps users easily leverage existing networks like Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and Blogger to help get a job or fill an open position. This service promotes community involvement to help users and their friends find the right job or hire the right employee.
The founders said, "We wanted to do our part to help improve the economic situation so we are providing this pro-bono service to the public. WiHire is our gift to everyone that is struggling in these tough economic times."
Great info and the comments have been quite helpful too!
Justin
· 7 months ago
Excellent stuff. I really think having fun is the answer. There is no fun when you're laid off. Typical coversations are money, mortgage, money, bills, money, and tax returns. There is definitely no shame attached to being laid off - definitely less so than thirty years ago. Try and appreciate the time as a way to think about what you really want to do. When was the last time you had a blank canvas? Onwards...
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Jay Markunas
· 7 months ago
In this job market, candidates should leverage all the tools available to them including social networking sites. Not as a narcissistic way to let people know when you are watching American Idol, but as a way to connect to people who may be able to help you find a job.
There are a lot of great networking resources on many platforms. In May I "tweeted" about an article I read on how to find a job on Twitter: http://twurl.cc/thw.
If you are in Austin, Texas, there are some great resources to help you find a job. I tweet about them on a daily basis - you can follow me on Twitter (@jmarkunas), link to me on FB or LinkedIn!
Another great opportunity is the Job Search Boot Camp coming up on May 30th at St. Edwards University in Austin. http://twurl.cc/xuj
Find your unique promise of value -- what makes you stand out -- and remain positive in your job search!
This website offers advice on ways to make money on your own accord.
Roy Hanni
· 5 months ago
Take the future in your own hands, make a difference, change in the life you're living. We're not going to take it anymore........join us like thousends every day!!!
Karen Rose, MFT
· 5 months ago
WWW.bayareacareercounseling.com Professional career counseling services--Discover what's next in your career. Use being laid off to your advantage; explore what you'd really love to be able to do--and how to really do it.
Paula Rutledge
· 5 months ago
This 5 minute Video "How to Explain to a Prospective Employer that I was FIRED from my last job" is geared to the Medical Industry - but contains some really practical tips. Hope it's helpful to someone!
Very good article. I was laid off not to long ago, I have another site for your review. This is a good Money Maker in hard times. Go to: http://www.MaverickMoneyIsTheWay.com - I found this to be a very crediable company to start a business with low start up, and a great way for others to start a business if they get laid off. Keep up the good work. Kay
air jordan
· 4 months ago
that is really good posting.
Paula
· 4 months ago
Great post. Very Hepful.
Deborah Shane
· 4 months ago
Thanks for this comprehensive list of resources and suggestions. I counsel those in Career Transition daily. One of the biggest quesion I explore with people is, How are you going to stand out and be bold? It's perfectlyOK to send resumes on-line, but given the massive number of people applying for "generic" sales, marketing type of jobs, if you are not a brain surgeeon or chemical engineer, you wil get lost on that mass. Make a list of 10 companies you want to work for in your area, research them, find an entry point, put together a nice "personal brand" package on yourself, with a personalized cover letter and resume, and personally deliver it to the entry point person at those companies. Make the case for why they SHOULD hire you.
Thanks for the help! Fantastic resources and some I had never heard of!
Dan Gabriel
· 3 months ago
Great summary of what we need being without work.
It would be useful to find out about sites, where you can find out about contract work.
Or can you use the same sites as above?
Thanks,
Dan Gabriel twitter.com/gdan
@hitechresumes
· 3 months ago
For those looking for work, check out this new comer. With a Hitech Resume you will no longer be just a piece of paper
Dallas Web Design
· 3 months ago
That is a lot of websites. Thanks for posting though. Im sure there are a lot of people out there that needed the extra resources. It's getting tough for some
Dallas Web Design
· 3 months ago
That is a lot of websites. Thanks for posting though. Im sure there are a lot of people out there that needed the extra resources. It's getting tough for some
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an industry-specific job board.
Sell photographs on iStockPhoto.com
Print a t-shirt with your job skills for conferences: cafepress.com
Send thank you notes from americangreetings.com
Build an Android or iPhone app.
Print business cards with your top skills, and make it memorable - http://www.moo.com/products/minicards.php
And you can always learn how to price yourself for your next job.
go on, make life creative.
I found two jobs through craigslist recently. Another site worth checking out
in your free time is justaskgemalto.com, it's sort of one of a kind in terms of
the depth of digital security information it offers, data protection, firewalls,
you name it.
computer industry like me. Thanks!
cracked.com which can take your mind off of things for a while? Afterall, they
do say that laughter is the best medicine...
thx
largest business network there: Salam Business Club - http://www.salambc.com.
-- Khalid
I work at a social media agency in the UK, FreshNetworks, and we've recently been talking about how to maximize the potential of Linkedin by using it more like an online communitye than a social network. We particularly rate the groups function.
If you're interested, we recently wrote about this here:
http://blog.freshnetworks.com/2009/02/make-the-...
Rhian James
FreshNetworks-
For all you fellow job seekers out there, another great site that's not listed is Urban Interns (www.urbaninterns.com). It's basically a job board for internships and part time work. A lot of them are paid so it can be a great way to pick up work (or experience if that's what you need to get the next job). You can also post a profile for yourself so that employers can search for you.
Right now they are only in NYC, but I hear they are expanding.
Information and personal stories on surviving the downturn.
Practical and helpful, supportive and fun --
everything from comfort food recipes to laid-off advice.
I love the vid of the day and discussions too.
Coming to San Jose in June http://mypsj.eventbrite.com
offers other resources for those of us back in the job hunt. Come check it out
and contribute your personal stories, advice, support and thoughts on what we
can do as the collective skilled talent pool to change the paradigm of how we
find jobs, how and why companies hire us and how to stay alive in the meantime.
Yes, this is a call to action. There is power in the collective real world
experience of all of us that have been laid off in this economy. I look forward
to your story!
there have a great market place for people who can design, write, make videos,
etc.
Network Readiness Evaluator. It's a 5-minute questionnaire that determines your
networking style, and suggests ways to build and leverage relationships.
I would also recommend anyone who is looking for a job, to post their information on their website. If you do not have a website, then resumebucket.com is a great way to post your resume so it would be searchable.
Here are some ways to show up on recruiter searches.
http://web.me.com/hydra9/Resume/Getting_your_re...
and get jobs sent to you via ViralHiring.com right to your twitter; set it up to get your twits on your phone for instant job messages from ViralHiring. Free to sign up
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The Funding Roadmap system provides the kind of disclosure and transparency that will rebuild the confidence necessary to accelerate the flow of capital into the hands of more compliant and successful companies.
Take a free test drive at www.fundingroadmap.com
It has info about first steps to take when you've been laid-off, job-hunting, saving & budgeting, as well as a forum where you can talk with others who've been laid-off to.
BLUFROG ENERGY PAYS WEEKLY AND WE NEED YOU NOW!!
This is your opportunity to make this a full time job or a part time job & a job that will set you up financially for good! Hey we all know that the hottest product out is the energy drink market craze & BLUFROG ENERGY DRINK offers the financial freedom we all want or need or worst yet got to have because of the money problems of this stupid economy!BluFrog Energy drink in less then a month has been everywhere from ESPN, Speed Channel, YouTube, Google, My Space to Face-book and twitter-This is the real deal & do not miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to be on the ground floor of a multimillion dollar company & to get paid weekly by check, MasterCard or direct deposit! Not only will you drink this healthy dietary energy drink for free, but then you get paid to & make a lot of money every week!Check us out at www.blufrogenergy.com/daytonadon or call Don 386-882-6046
It's free! And remember: things will get better!
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I think it'll be a huge help to all us "perma-searchers" out there!
Will help you be more effective getting your friends, family and extended network involved in making intros, providing resume & interview prep feedback. Also tips from experts to make sure you're doing the right things to land your next gig.
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An excellent resource for "hidden" jobs
The founders said, "We wanted to do our part to help improve the economic situation so we are providing this pro-bono service to the public. WiHire is our gift to everyone that is struggling in these tough economic times."
Check it out at www.wihire.com
Justin Brown - www.wehaventlaidanyoneoff.com
Always free for job seekers to create a candidate profile, search and apply for jobs, and submit their resume to thousands of US-based recruiters.
JobsDirectUSA also offers employers, and recruiters, a 1-year subscription which includes unlimited job postings and resume views for one small fee. Furthermore, all jobs posted on JobsDirectUSA are automatically distributed to over 1,000 affiliate websites and job boards.
Post more for less only with JobsDirectUSA
There are a lot of great networking resources on many platforms. In May I "tweeted" about an article I read on how to find a job on Twitter: http://twurl.cc/thw.
If you are in Austin, Texas, there are some great resources to help you find a job. I tweet about them on a daily basis - you can follow me on Twitter (@jmarkunas), link to me on FB or LinkedIn!
Another great opportunity is the Job Search Boot Camp coming up on May 30th at St. Edwards University in Austin. http://twurl.cc/xuj
Find your unique promise of value -- what makes you stand out -- and remain positive in your job search!
This website offers advice on ways to make money on your own accord.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-wSGv8NNfM
Keep up the good work.
Kay
Make a list of 10 companies you want to work for in your area, research them, find an entry point, put together a nice "personal brand" package on yourself, with a personalized cover letter and resume, and personally deliver it to the entry point person at those companies. Make the case for why they SHOULD hire you.
i do not own or operate these blogs but i have used their reviews and advice and i make almost 600 a week for the past 6 weeks at home and online while able to be with my little ones... good luck
It would be useful to find out about sites, where you can find out about contract work.
Or can you use the same sites as above?
Thanks,
Dan Gabriel
twitter.com/gdan