Chapter 14: Career Readiness
Kristen Hosey
Online Searches
For many people, the job search starts online. Sometimes, individuals search to get an idea of opportunities and pay out there; other times, it is for serious searches. There are many ways to review online job resources beyond a simple Google search.
The most common websites for looking for jobs include:
- Indeed: A free website that includes salary information and company reviews, but sometimes has outdated resources.
- Monster Jobs: A free website that doesn’t require you to make an account, but possibly fewer search filters and options since employers cannot post jobs for free.
- Glassdoor: A free website that includes salary information and reviews, but the reviews can be biased.
While the above websites are for more general jobs, individuals may have better luck looking at healthcare professional websites. Doing this will help them find the right job that fits their interests, skills, and training. Here are some options for free job search websites:
- HospitalCareers: Adisplays jobs by healthcare category that also provides information like career advice and career insights, in addition to posting jobs.
- Health eCareers: A includes search engines by profession, speciality or location, with fewer categories than HospitalCareers.
- iHirePharmacy: iHirePharmacy focuses on jobs in pharmacy, including pharmacy technicians, sales representatives and pharmacy consultants.
- Nurse.com: One of the best sites for nursing jobs, but also provides articles and information on career advancement, nursing schools and degrees. There are more nursing job sites out there, but this one is one of the largest ones.
- HealthJobsNationwide: A site for healthcare professionals all over the country that also allows you to upload and boost your resume (with an account).
- CareerVitals: A site that does not require an account. They say they have the largest number of healthcare jobs available.
Many individuals also utilize LinkedIn or other professional portfolio websites, such as Portfolium, to create accounts, showcase their portfolios, and find jobs. LinkedIn allows individuals to make a free account and upload their resume, similar to other social media platforms like Facebook. Individuals can also get endorsements from friends. Through LinkedIn, companies can review applicant information and recruit for a position. However, for those who need a job right away, it may be better to be proactive and utilize the websites above or the tips in this chapter.
Many professional associations, such as nursing and radiology, provide job postings in their professional journals. These may be viewed online by members of that professional association. These professional associations are also a place where individuals may find continuing education events and networking with potential employers.
Some individuals looking for employment choose to look at job market trends through websites such as the U.S. Department of Labor