Should I apply to jobs on Monster, Simply Hired, and Indeed?

[ilovemusic3]

Are the jobs on there legitimate? I've applied to tons of jobs on these sites, and I've barely gotten any interviews. I'm 26, and I don't have too much experience and stuff on my resume, what should I do?

[d0nnivain]

Have your resume professionally written for search engine optimization. Apply to jobs on every site, the ones you mentioned plus CareerBuilder, Snag-a-Job and any local sites you know of. Also go to job fairs. Network.

 

 

Getting a job is a FT job.

[Got it]

Please note that Indeed is an aggregator so it is taking posting from other sites and re-posting them.

 

Many postings will have you apply online and it will interface into the company's ATS system. You may not be making it past the knock out questions or may be under qualified for the positions you are submitting in for. You should get some generic responses tied to their ATS' communication. If they don't have any ATS then recruiters are going through the postings on the sites.

 

Have you reached out to any recruiters? Might be a good way to get your foot in the door and have someone help sell you.

[Got it]

Sorry to clarify ATS is Applicant Tracking System. It is the technology many companies use to track their candidate pool. So if you go to a company's website, click on careers, and it allows you to apply, it is usually taking you to their ATS. If you look at the web address it will have changed. There are many out there, Kenexa, PeopleMatter, PeopleAnswers, ICMS, Taleo, Workday, etc. for a few. They are either part of an intergrated HRMS (Human Resources Managment system), or an add on that is interfaced with their HRIS (Human Resources Information System - the employee information system), as well as Payroll, etc.

 

HR technology has come a long way over the past decade and continues to evolve. There are still definitely some kinks to it, and it is only as good as the set up, but is attempting to make for faster, better, and higher quality hires and employee data. It is also what allows companies to track turnover, ROI of hire, open time of positions, tax credits, etc.

[nouedis]

The best solution to your problem would have to be to just job hunt outside of the internet world and actually dig up places. It doesn't matter how your resume looks, just make it look professional. It isn't that hard honestly.

 

Even if you are un-experienced, I'm sure you'll end up landing something worth to hold on to.

[applej4]

OP, you have to keep in mind that when you apply for jobs posted online you’re competing with hundreds of thousands of other applicants – for EVERY job! Sure, nothing wrong with taking a chance but it’s almost like the lottery, imo. The HR departments that collect resumes are often black holes, so it doesn’t always matter how good your resume is. Also, putting your name and personal information out there in neverneverland isn’t wise. We don’t know what jobs are legitimate and what jobs aren’t – can’t answer that question.

 

I think it’s better to do your own research and networking. Find 10 companies/organizations that you think you would like to work for. Check the website, or call and get the NAME of someone who has authority to hire. Make an appointment to meet that person for a short 15 minute informational interview. No strings. Learn all you can about the company. Determine how hiring YOU will be an asset and tell that person. You won’t necessarily get an offer that day, but they will remember you.

 

Tell your doctor, dentist, neighbors, relatives, friends, etc. that you’re looking for a job. You never know who knows somebody that knows somebody who might be looking for someone like you. Good luck!

[GemmaUK]

Oh yes!!

 

A friend of mine was working as a chef (unqualified be but could cook) in a bar. He had had other odd jobs but mostly working in kitchens.

He went on Monster and Microsoft found him and contacted him.

He has been a salesman for them for coming up 10 years now and is doing very well for himself!

[applej4]

Oh yes!!

 

A friend of mine was working as a chef (unqualified be but could cook) in a bar. He had had other odd jobs but mostly working in kitchens.

He went on Monster and Microsoft found him and contacted him.

He has been a salesman for them for coming up 10 years now and is doing very well for himself!

 

Not that hard to find a sales job. I'm sure these are other stories about people finding jobs on Monster or whatever, but for most the online job boards are like throwing darts.

[pink_sugar]

Craigslist has been my best bet, I don't often hear from Indeed or SimplyHired as much. Th ey are legitimate, but you still have to do a little weeding here an there to elimitate some of the sales or multi level marketing schemes.

[Grumpybutfun]

That is a start.....LinkedIn.com is the best I found for employment.

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[applej4]

Craigslist has been my best bet, I don't often hear from Indeed or SimplyHired as much. Th ey are legitimate, but you still have to do a little weeding here an there to elimitate some of the sales or multi level marketing schemes.

 

Aside from all the crime associated with craigslist, many of the jobs posted are fake. (google craigslist crime)

[pink_sugar]

Aside from all the crime associated with craigslist, many of the jobs posted are fake. (google craigslist crime)

 

There are a lot of scams, MLM and sales on CL, but I generally know how to weed them out pretty well, as there are very common telltale signs of the scams. Generally speaking, you can identity the legitimate ones that give detailed job information and the company name. I have gotten nearly all my professional jobs that way.