Use Google as an Online Job Search Directory

You can perform a search though Google for companies by type of company or service as opposed to just looking for job openings.

For example, if you are interested in Computer Networking Technologies, you can search, for “Computer Repair” in zip code 94102 by entering in the Google search box:

“Computer Repair” 94102 … you will then be provided with a results page to “Local business results for “Computer Repair” near San Francisco, CA 94104”

Click on the link and see local listings for companies that may have job opportunities for you.

Go to their website to search for job openings, email or send a letter to the hiring manager or call directly to inquire about job vacancies.

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More Google usage for job searching

Are you taking advantage of its advanced search features in relation to your job search?

See how to drill down to obtain more meaningful job search results.

Better yet, see how to automate your Google searches via Google Alerts and receive results via email.

Job Search Gadgets and Widgets

There are widgets, gadgets, and tools (courtesy of About.com) that will help expedite your job search and manage your career. If you’re actively job hunting, you can add an application to your Facebook or MySpace profile so you can view the latest job listings without having to search.

The key to successfully using these tools is to pick and choose. Don’t download every widget and gadget that’s available – you’ll clutter up your desktop and your browser, and the jobs will get lost in the shuffle.

Browser, Desktop, and Web Widgets

• Google Gadgets – Google has a selection of handy gadgets you can download and add to your desktop.
• Indeed Email Job Alerts – Sign up to receive new job postings from Indeed via email.
• Indeed Job Search Tools -Indeed has job search plugins for Firefox and for your Google Desktop, an application for Facebook, a button for your Google Toolbar, and more services from Indeed.com.
• my.indeed.com – Create a my.indeed account and access your saved jobs, notes, and searches from any computer.
• SimplyHired Job Search Tools – Add job alerts to MySpace and Facebook, add a job search widget to your iGoogle homepage, your blog, or your desktop, access job listings from your cell phone, or sign up for one of the other services that will help you find jobs fast.
• SimplyHired Email Alerts - Set up an email alerts so you can get new job listings on a daily or weekly basis.
• Yahoo! Widgets – Download widgets to help expedite your job search.