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When evaluating Web job sites, we look for:
- A posted Privacy Policy that explains to visitors what information is collected and how the information is used, particularly information that identifies specific individuals.
- A "sizeable" collection of job opportunities, depending on the market covered. It's easier to have thousands of jobs at a general "Employment Super Site" than at a site focused on a specific type of job (e.g. midwives, for example), so the definition of sizeable will vary.
- "Fresh" opportunities. Some "evergreen" requirements may be 90 days old, but many more need to be fewer than 10 days old.
- Privacy protection for job seekers so that a job seeker may look for a job without putting his or her identity or existing job at risk.
- Fully-functional Web site, with all pages present and working as described and expected.
- A focus on actually helping people connect with jobs. Some sites seem more interested in collecting e-mail addresses and other information to sell to advertisers.
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Company "Alumni" Networks
The former employees of many companies continue to stay in touch with each other through company "alumni" organizations. They have worked with each other, and know each other pretty well. That's a real advantage, and it can be very powerful networking.
These group are excellent resources for job seekers in two major ways:
A great source of job leads.
Connect with a former co-worker who now works for a different employer (one that may need someone like you). Most employers prefer a job candidate who has been referred by an employee - the new employee is a known quantity to someone who also knows the organization and presumably can successfully predict who will fit in with the company culture. With luck, the job won't even be posted, and you will be hired very quickly. This happens much more often than you might think!
An excellent source of "inside" information on potential employers.
If you see an ad for a job in a specific company, you can ask the people in your alumni group for information about the employer to determine whether or not the company would be a good fit for you, the process for filling jobs, maybe even about the pay scale and benefits. Hopefully, someone in the group actually works for that employer and can provide you with an introduction.
Company alumni groups seem to fall into a couple of major categories. Independent groups pulled together by volunteers who create a Web site or a mailing list (like a Yahoo! Group), and those actually sponsored by the former employer.
This list is short, now, but it will grow over time. If you don't find one of your former employers in the list, don't give up - call that former boss or co-worker to see what they are doing, and where they are working. Maybe you can help them, and maybe they can help you. Call it "staying in touch" if you think that "networking" is a dirty word. It's a good habit, and also good for your career.
Links to Company Alumni Groups:
AndersenAlumni - for former employees of Arthur Anderson
Apple Alumni Association - for curent and former members of the Applie Family
AVAYA Alumni - a Yahoo Group for active and former employees of AVAYA
Bain Alumni Network - sponsored by Bain & Company to stay in touch with alumni
BaxterAlumni - for former employees of Baxter International
COMARA.org - COMSAT Alumni & Retirees Association
digitalAlumni - for former employees of Digital Equipment Corporation
Ernst & Young Alumni Network - part of the E&Ycompany Web site.
exPAQ - for current and former employees of Comqaq Computer company
GreyEagles - for former employees and former contractors of Data General
HP Alumni Association - a Yahoo Group for former employees of Hewlett Packard
msa - the Microsoft Alumni Network
Ozark Air Lines - for those who worked at the original Ozark Airlines
P&G Alumni Network - for former employees of Proctor & Gamble.
PSSA-Alumni - a Yahoo Group for former employees of Philips Semiconductors, San Antonio
XeroxAlumni - for former employees of Xerox Corporation
Yahoo! Groups for Former Employees - over 500 Groups are listed
