How to Identify a Good or Bad Online Job Board

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for clear and concise navigation instructions.

   Many "iffy" sites will post confusing or contradictory instructions.
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   Step 2: Look for built in security measures that protect each users account.

   Things like Captcha, etc. , Many of these offer you very little in exchange for their fees. , Some sites were set up solely for the purpose of driving traffic to another for profit site.
   
   These re-direct job boards are often neglected and not current. , A site that is obscure or unhelpful is a waste of your time and a potential scam haven.
   
   The following menu options will be standard on a legitimate site.
   
   Resume search by employers, Job notification, Efficient content management system, FREE resume submission, Resume alert for employers , If the adds are for products, it may be legit... but if the adds are for multiple OTHER job search or opportunity sites... it should be a red flag that the site is primarily a phishing operation and not likely to be helpful to the serious job seeker. , Site has online popularity and ranking.
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   Step 3: Beware of sites that charge a fee for job seekers.

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   Step 4: See if the Job postings are up to date.

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   Step 5: Look for efficient and helpful job search features.

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   Step 6: Observe the types of advertisement.

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   Step 7: Other features to look for include Listings from reputable employers Respects users privacy.

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