Find Your Next Job: Job Boards
It's time for a new job, but which Job Board should you use?
In the contemporary job market, the days of flipping through local newspapers or checking library bulletin boards for job opportunities are long gone. The internet has become the primary resource for job seekers, offering a plethora of options. However, navigating through the extensive array of online job listings can be overwhelming. To streamline your job search, it's crucial to focus on the best job boards that cater to your needs.
While many jobs are duplicated across multiple job boards, it's essential not to limit yourself to just one platform. Creating profiles on at least two job boards can expand your reach, though it's crucial to be aware of potential duplicate content across different sites.
Here are some of the best job boards in the UK:
Indeed
- A well-known job search engine with a straightforward design
- Offers a vast number of job listings, though some may be duplicated
- Features a mobile app for on-the-go job hunting
- Provides job alerts and company insights through employee reviews
- Includes a free CV builder tool
Reed
- The UK's first-ever job site, in operation since 1960
- Non-specialist, suitable for professionals across various sectors
- Clear design and simple search functions
- Mobile app for easy job sorting
- Offers email alerts for similar jobs and provides courses to enhance skills
Totaljobs
- Approximately 100,000 live jobs at any given time
- Operates in multiple countries with 57 partner sites
- Provides career advice, articles, and courses
- Offers "One Click Apply" feature for easy job applications
- A professional networking site that advertises jobs
- Allows users to connect with professionals and advance their careers
- Users can follow companies of interest and receive job suggestions
- Mobile app for convenient job searching on the go
- Social media site with its own job board
- Non-specialized, attracting candidates from various industries
- Job application automatically filled with content from your Facebook profile
- Notifications for new job openings
- And location specific groups for new opportunities
Google for Jobs
- Aggregates job listings from across the web
- Provides a streamlined search with filters for location, salary, company, and more
- Displays job descriptions, company logos, reviews, and ratings
- Aims to eliminate duplicate listings
Brite Recruitment
We’re a generalist agency meaning we recruit for all types of roles across a variety of industries. Although located in Cheltenham, we recruit all over the UK and Europe.
You can even register (just like you do on other job sites) so we receive your CV. It’s frustrating having to trawl through all the jobs online. So, by registering with us, we can notify you of any jobs that may be suitable for you.
When it comes to finding a job in a specific industry, utilizing industry-specific job boards can significantly enhance your chances of landing the perfect role. It can save time scrolling through companies, when all roles are industry specific.
Here are some industry-specific job boards:
Tech and IT:
- Dice: Specializing in technology and engineering jobs.
Healthcare:
- Health eCareers: Covering a range of healthcare professions.
Finance:
- eFinancialCareers: Specializing in finance, banking, and accounting roles.
Marketing and Advertising:
- MediaBistro: Focused on media, marketing, and creative professions.
Education:
- HigherEdJobs: Specializing in higher education positions.
Engineering:
- IEEE Job Site: Focused on jobs in electrical engineering and computer science.
Human Resources:
- SHRM Job Board: From the Society for Human Resource Management.
Legal:
- SimplyLaw: Covering a range of legal professions.
Construction and Architecture:
- Archinect: Specializing in architecture and design jobs.
Retail:
- RetailChoice: Covering a variety of retail positions.
Also, you can look at area specific job boards, particularly if you want to avoid traveling for work. For example, many companies based in Cheltenham/Gloucester, will post their vacancies on Glos Jobs.
But if you want a truly easy recruitment process, then register with us!