Right mix of job websites in your job search

Many job seekers focus on big job websites such as  indeed.com. But according to experts, unless you're in a high-demand field, this is one of the least effective job search methods, with only about 10% (at best) success rate. So don't spend more than 10% of your time at this activity.

Here are guidelines for making good use of your job search time online:

• Explore niche, or specialty, job boards. Don't just post on Monster. Also, look at sites like LiveITjobs.com for technology or Ebberhealthjobs.com for health care.
• Before you decide which job search website is best for you, learn about the available options & compare the top-rated online utilities for finding employment. Read an article on how to analyses job search sites on Consumersadvocate.org
• Target websites of companies you're interested in. Determine which companies to target and post resume to their sites. Better yet, contact these employers directly.
• Consider regional job boards. To find these boards, type your state and the words "job board" into Google (e.g., Minnesota job board) or try your local library's website.
• Try "aggregator" sites like indeed.com.These sites combine search results from job boards, company websites, professional associations, and other sources.
• Try professional association websites. Professional associations often post jobs for their members. View the Professional Association Finder to explore options.

Check out Avacko.com for a list of job websites that include state-specific job sites and industry-specific job sites. Experience shows that the best way to get noticed is to use a few different methods, including networking your resume in person.