Using websites to find a job

November 4, 9:03 AMJackson Job Search ExaminerSummer Slovak

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While websites like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are great resources to find job openings in your area there are some things to look out for.

• SPAM - A lot of companies these days don't have a specific job opening but are instead just looking for multiple people to fill positions that could possibly be open. The U.S. Navy for example posts job opening on Careerbuilder.com. Now, obviously they're looking for people to enlist so while yes, you are finding a job.... you're also finding a 2-4 year contract that you have to stick to. Be sure that's what you want to do before signing anything.
• Your Resume - The average employer spends as little as one minute looking at someone's resume. If they don't like what they see, they put you aside or even throw you away. What are the odds that an employer is going to get on Monster.com and sift through resume's to find the perfect person to fill the position that they have open? slim. Posting your resume on these websites is not only a waste of time but puts your information out there for spammers to find.
• Personal connections - Since these websites are protecting the identity of the companies that list with them, you most likely will not get a phone number or address of the company that you want to apply for. You'll have to send your information in to an obscure email address and who knows who's really checking that stuff.

The  best way to use these websites is to go through and find job openings with companies that are close to your area. Legit posts are going to have a website, a phone number, or an address to allow you to contact them directly. An employer wants to get to know you personally before hiring you anyway so try to stick to personal contacts and talking to real people when applying for jobs.