Find a collection of Websites designed to help job-seekers be better prepared and
organized for job-hunting, including tools for storing contacts, keeping track of job leads.
QuintCareers.com Job-Hunting Tools:
Sample Job Lead Follow-Up Log --
example of a job lead follow-up log sheet that job-seekers should consider using to keep track of all job leads.
ApplyMate -- a free Web app that helps students and
job-seekers track school and job applications -- a great tool for anyone juggling multiple applications,
and multiple due dates, criteria, and priorities. Unlike a static excel sheet, the site provides users
with suggested application fields to track, email reminders, and calendar syncing. No cost to users.
Happy Job Search -- a site designed to
ease some of the stress of job-hunting by helping job-seekers organize your job search. You can capture
job posting information, keep track of your next actions, and set interview reminders so you'll be
prepared for an interview. No cost to job-seekers.
JibberJobber -- a personal relationship manager
Website that allows job-seekers to do everything you need to do to organize and manage a job-search,
as well as optimize your network relationships. Basic account is free; upgrades are available.
job-applications.com --
where job-seekers can find downloadable printable employment application forms
from more than 1,000 employers in all areas (including fast food, retail, airline,
grocery, pharmacy, hospitality) -- or find your next employer by completing a job
application online. No cost to job-seeker.
JobCannon -- a tool specifically designed for job-seekers to help you keep organized,
manage all job postings, and stay on top of your professional network. It's an organizer and management tool designed to complement
your current job-search, career, and social networks. Fee-based.
MyResumeOnline.org -- an
interesting tool for job-seekers, especially those without your own Website. Create,
polish, and post your resume -- giving you your own online resume. You can also include
PDFs and Word documents. Site also includes useful tips. No cost to job-seekers.
MyTimeScore.com -- a very cool tool for students and others who
are into volunteering and community service -- as an easy way to track your participation and showcase your activities
and achievements over your lifetime. If you share a passion for volunteering and extra-curricular activities, use this site
to get credit for all that you do. No cost.
1-Page Job Proposal -- based on the
premise that the job-seeker resume is dead in terms of attracting employer interest
(partly because of so many unfocused, weak resumes), this site takes you through a
series of questions to generate your 1-Page Job Proposal. When you've finished, you can
edit and fine-tune the document. No cost to job-seekers.
PersonaVita -- a site for documenting
your accomplishments -- a key aspect of resume-development and for job-hunting and promotions.
Collaborate with peers, managers, and clients to create a living record of your professional
experiences -- and raise your professional visibility (and brand). Fee-based.
StartWire -- a private place where job-seekers can leverage the
knowledge and connections of your friends for referrals (via Facebook and LinkedIn), obtain the advice and experience
of job-hunting experts, as well as manage your job-search. No cost to job-seekers.
