Job Search + Writer's Market

This list of job search links started among friends. It was such a good idea until one day Larry lost the list. So we started it again although this time I put it online so everyone could have access to it at any time. It was one of my first web pages.

• 100 Best Companies to Work For as rated by the Great Place to Work Institute (which produces such lists for Fortune, among others)

Search

• Online Job Search Companion
• Indeed: search engine for all the job listings from major job boards, newspapers, associations, and company career pages.
• Monster.com: Post Your FREE Resume Today to attract top employers!
• Jobfind.com
• Careerjournal
• Yahoo HotJobs
• USjobs.com
• CareerJet.com
• Careerbuilder.com
• Job.com - Post your resume FREE! Search 1000's of Jobs FREE!
• Mediabistro.com: publishing and other content-related industries such as TV, film, radio, online, etc.
• Solo Gig: find consulting, contract, temp, or freelance opportunities.
• Personnel Associates: publishing jobs
• Aquent: marketing and creative jobs
• Green Dream Jobs: jobs in green building, renewable energy, organic, social investing, & sustainable business.
• Idealist: Jobs and volunteer opportunities at non-profits.
• School Spring: teaching and education jobs.
• USA Government Jobs
• Flipdog
• JobsOnline
• Philanthropy.com (nonprofit)
• WorkTree: Click Here To Access MILLIONS of Jobs!
• Go Freelance: Find thousands of freelance writing and editing jobs...fresh jobs daily. Kickstart your writing career for just $7.00. Click here
• Start your work-at-home career for $7.00. Get instant access to thousands of freelance and home-based jobs. Click here to find work now.

Search Help + Services

• ResumeRabbit.com
• Go Freelance: The Freelance Work Exchange. Find thousands of freelance writing and editing jobs...fresh jobs daily. Kickstart your writing career for just $2.95. Click here
• Pongo Resume - Great resumes lead to great jobs. Free trial or buy for $9.95
• Resume Tips & Samples!

Work from Home

There are many work-at-home scams. Be a smart consumer and check each company's credentials.

• Arise: home-based business opportunities in sales, customer service, and technical support.
• Mystery Shopping Providers Association: this is a professional trade association. You can search its membership list to see if a company is legitimate or check the job postings.

Networking + News

• Congoo: Free, real-time news, networking, and information portal.
• LinkedIn: Get the most from your professional network.
• Zoom Info: Business information search engine with people and company profiles.

See also Women's Organizations below.

Media News:

• Media Week
• PublishingMall
• Folio magazine
• Editor and Publisher
• Bookwire
• Publishers Weekly

Writers' Associations (some have jobs listed on web site):

• Magazine Publishers of America 
• Association of American Publishers
• Association of American University Presses
• National Writers Union
• Printing and Publishing Council of New England
• SPAWN (An organization for writers, artists, and small publishers)
• National Writers Association
• Authors and Publishers Association
• Small Publishers Association of America
• Publishers Marketing Association
• Writers Digest
• American Booksellers Association
• Society for Technical Communication (tech writers and editors)

Find a Magazine for Your Story (a.k.a. Magazine Databases):

• Mediafinder
• Newpages.com (alternative mags)
• BookExpo America (trade show w/search engine of exhibitors)
• Writers Market (pay site)
• Literary Marketplace

Women's Organizations:

• Mom Inventors Inc.
• Today's Business Mom: Supporting mothers in business.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
• New England Mothers Organization: Advocate for family-friendly employment opportunities; flexible work; real daycare solutions; and legislation issues.
• Jobs and Moms: Helping professional women find better ways to blend work and family.
• Mompreneurs Online: Work from home strategies.

FYI:

• Small Business Administration: "programs and services to help you start, grow, and succeed."
• SBA's Guide to Starting a Small Business online course
• All Business: "the one-stop resource for growing businesses." Also check out the Women-Owned, Family-Owned, and Home-Based business sections.
• My Own Business: learn how to start a business, create a business plan. Free online 14-part course.
• Freelancers Union: nonprofit organization that offers advocacy, information, and service.
• Editorial Freelancers Association: professional resource for editorial specialists and the people who hire them.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: free online courses. (Note: No certificate or degree and no access to faculty with online classes.)
• BBC language lessons

Marketing:

• American Marketing Association
• Natural Marketing Institute
• Adweek
• Ad Age

Other Links:

• Student Conservation Association: National Park Service internships.
• WordsWorth2.com: writing + editing + marketing services.
• Published!: "how to reach writing success."
• Massachusetts Job Links on BedfordKids

See also the Volunteer Opportunities on the Healthy Planet page.