I think that everyone has seen the commercials for websites like Monster.com etc, that are websites dedicated to solely finding jobs. But then there are websites like Craigslist. On a site like this you can not only search for things to buy, but you can search for listings for jobs, roommates, and recently I saw on the news even people trying to sell themselves on the site (very strange, it was a sex slaves in America special). It is stories like this that make me wonder, how can I possibly know what is legit from what could just be a scam when applying for jobs in the real world.
Although these online outlets seem to think that they are ultimately making it easier for people to find a job they desire, for me I feel like the more I look, the more I am confused. When I graduate next semester I hope to work somewhere in the advertising, PR, marketing, communications industry. Instead of scouring these large sites, I find it easier to look up companies in the location that I would want to work. Usually these sites have a job opportunity pages where you can apply directly for a position, or even send someone in human resources an email to get more information on any upcoming available positions. Not only can you get your application in, but you can learn about that company at the same time. I have found it so difficult to decipher all of the different companies listed on large job search websites because honestly they all sound the same. I feel like this tactic has been most helpful for me, so hopefully all my searching will pay off soon!
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