How to Find Jobs That Are Hiring Right Now

Whether you are in between jobs or looking for a career change, it can be difficult to know who is hiring and where to look. Applying to companies that you know are currently hiring is your best bet at landing a new job. There are many resources to help you find companies that are hiring.

• Talk with your family, friends and neighbors. Ask them if their places of employment are currently hiring. Personal references are some of the best leads for new jobs. Often, people you know can pass on open position information that is not published. In addition, people who know you are able to recommend you directly to the hiring manager.


• Conduct an Internet search on a job board. There are many websites that list open jobs, including www.monster.com and www.careerbuilder.com. One of the best job search websites on the Internet, www.indeed.com searches multiple job sites and gathers all the information in one place.


• Visit prospective places of employment and ask if these places are hiring. Dress nicely and bring your resume when walking in to a place. Ask to talk to a manager directly, introduce yourself and let him or her know you are interested in working there. If there are no open positions, ask how long you should wait before checking again.


• Join an online business community, such as www.linkedin.com. These websites are a rich resource for building your connections and networking. Build a professional profile and make it clear that you are looking for a new career. Most of these websites have job boards in addition to recruiters who look for employees.


• Look in the classifieds, both in your local newspaper and online. Websites like craigslist contain job listings in your local area. Be careful when following any job lead from these boards, as not all are legitimate offers. In addition, many employers still advertise in the Help Wanted section of the newspaper.