getting a new job 2.0: simplyhired
the 2.0 version of the web we are currently seeing has yielded an explosion of job boards on many popular websites. the idea is that a blog, in an attempt to increase its readership and retain its fan base, will add content that will help the user. this, in fact, is one of the main theories behind web 2.0.
as you’ve heard many times, the average young black professional will change jobs at least 5-10 times before they turn 35. it is in that transition that i offer another great resource.
simplyhired is a ‘vertical’ search engine that crawls the web looking for job postings and aggregates them to its site. what makes this particular site useful and more effective than monster is its simplicity. you visit the site and you are immediately greeted by a ‘google-esque’ search, requiring only the keywords and location.
you can also create an account that saves your searches as well as a simplified view of what jobs you’ve applied for. the usual is also available, including uploading your resume, any email alerts that popped up, and default account details. 
the coolest feature, i think, is the ability to add FIVE keywords to yourself that make you stand out. think of it as a parallel to those interviews where they asked you, ‘what words would best describe who you are’.
simplyhired has also integrated its job results into linkedin and payscale. linkedin is a professional networking site that has grown in vast popularity with company executives. it differs from facebook and myspace because of its viable professional networking atmosphere that not only connects your old college buddies, but also connects to people in your corporate circle. i wrote about it briefly in an old ‘tech news’ post if you want to find out more. payscale is a website that lets you see the industry average compensation for certain defined job roles. very handy when you’re at the negotiating table for your offer.
once you’ve found a particular job you’d like, follow-up! if you can’t seem to find anything, there are always possibilities at professional conferences.
be sure to add me once you’re on linkedin! 
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