| If you're in
Britain ... |
The Guardian's Jobs Unlimited site is clear &
helpful, with good extra services; it's the best for arts, creative, media & charity
jobs. |
|
Gis-a-job
is a fast site and "the original and largest free recruitment website in the
UK". It offers free job searches, free jobs by email & free CV storage. |
|
Workthing has much more than its many job
vacancies: there's also comprehensive, sensible advice on all aspects of careers and jobs.
Strongly recommended. |
|
Total Jobs has a clear interface and useful
links to "Hot Sectors" & "Hot Links" |
|
Monster is another site which doesn't just focus
on vacancies but has a variety of advice and information. |
|
Reed is one of the biggest and best-organised UK
recruitment websites and will even send vacancies direct to your mobile phone. |
|
Just People's slogan is "Let
them find you", and it aims to be an online headhunter. The site also has
interesting career advice. |
|
Top Jobs is oriented towards jobs in Europe
so is very useful if you want to broaden your horizons. |
|
Gojobsite is a well-organised site
which also keeps a helpful eye on European jobs. |
| If you're in the
US (or want to be) ... |
If you're looking
for a job in the Americas, try our Californian namesake, Career Solutions |
| If you're
somewhere else |
Use
one of the search engines to turn up local sites by searching on "employment" or
"recruitment" or "job finding", plus the name of your country. |
| Other useful & amusing sites |
Here's some sites
that have caught my eyes - no warranty is given or implied, but I hope there's something
interesting here for you |
| Amusement
|
Web-o-Rhythm will calculate
your biorhythms and claims to be able to predict your ups & downs |
| Assessment |
My colleague Lynn Tulip is particularly skilled
at assessing your skills & expertise. |
| Careers
in the USA |
Another
colleague, Tom Welch, is a helpful
& knowledgeable Career Coach in the US |
| Working
from home |
Homeworking
is a valuable resource "for anyone wanting to work at home and anyone
already working at home. You will find lots to get you started, help you find work at home
and avoid scams". The Internet Homeworking Directory lists
lots of opportunities and has useful advice to help you succeed and avoid rip-offs |
| Learning |
Learndirect is a UK government
initiative to make skills and qualifications accessible and affordable for everyone in
Britain. Choose from hundreds of online and face-to-face courses all over the
UK. |
| Marketing |
Marketing Magic has good ideas to help
you grow your business. |
| Develop
yourself |
Mind Tools has a fascinating collection of
valuable ideas |
| Self-assessment |
Shrink Tank has a huge
range of both serious and fun psychometric tests |
