There was an article in the New York Times the other day about people who spent thousands of dollars for job search help and got nothing for their money. It can be easy, I suppose, to get sucked into something like that, but there were definitely some red flags including the fact that one company offered to provide job listings direct from company web sites for a large fee. There are other job sites (like Hound.com) that offer the same - for a price. That's money you don't need to spend - and shouldn't spend.
What's really important to know is that you can get the exact same job listings direct from company sites absolutely free using LinkUp, Indeed.com, SimplyHired.com and the other job search engines.
That said, it can be confusing to know where to find good resources and how to know what's good advice - and what isn't. However, if you're confused, don't worry. I have plenty of resources to get you started, to get your job search on track, and to help you with every step of the process to find a new job.
Free Job Search Help
About.com Job Searching
Visit the About.com Job Searching site for tons of job search resources including resumes, letters, how-tos, where to look for jobs, how to network, and how to apply for jobs.
Best Job Sites
Here are my picks for the best job sites for all level of job seekers - from entry level to executive.
About.com Facebook Page
Become a Fan of the About.com Job Searching site on Facebook and get advice from myself and other career experts.
LinkedIn About.com Careers and Job Search Group
Join the LinkedIn About.com Careers and Job Search Group for job hunting suggestions, discussion, and news.
Twitter
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