The 85 Best Job Search Sites and Apps in 2024 was originally published on Forage.
If you’re on the job search, you might feel like it’s you and your resume against the world (or at least the ATS). But don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be that way! We rounded up 85 of the best job search sites in 2024 to help you on your journey to find a job.
Below, you’ll find AI tools, job boards, resume builders, application trackers, and more.
The Best Job Search Websites That Use AI
You may have already used ChatGPT for your resume or cover letter. ChatGPT is one good job search resource, but AI job search sites have proliferated far beyond OpenAI’s offering.
You can now enlist artificial intelligence (AI) to generate a professional headshot of yourself, draft cold emails to hiring managers, and even automatically submit job applications for you.
- Lavender Email assistant to fine-tune cold emails to hiring managers
- ResumAI Resume writer
- Resume Worded Feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile
- Rezi Resume writer
- Secta Labs Generate a professional headshot
- Try it on Generate a professional headshot
- Ramped Career guidance and automatic job application submission
- Massive Automatic job application submission
- Loopcv Automatic job application submission
- LazyApply Automatic job application submission
- Hiration Resume writer
- Jobalytics Scores how well your resume matches job postings
- Yoodli Communication skills coaching
- Pymetrics Gamified skills assessments that match you to jobs based on behavioral attributes
- Talentprise Career profile and skills assessments
- Sonara Automatic job application submission
- NetworkAI Automated networking tool
- Jobiri Career counselor
- Coverdoc.ai Cover letter writer
- Rytr Cover letter writer
- NAV Scores job offers
- PrepperI nterview coaching
- Interview Prep AI Interview coaching
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The Best Job Boards
You’ve probably heard of LinkedIn and Indeed. Broadening your search to include other job search websites, especially job boards tailored to your industry or role preferences, can help you find opportunities that may be a better fit but aren’t listed on the most popular job boards.
Many companies list open positions on Forage, for example. Once you’ve signed up for Forage and enrolled in a job simulation, you can apply to job openings with Forage’s partner companies by visiting the Achievements tab.
- Forage Complete virtual job simulations and apply to jobs
- LinkedIn Job board and career networking
- Indeed Job board
- Wellfound Job board for startups
- People-First Jobs Job board for companies who prioritize company culture
- The Flex Index Job site that provides information on workplace flexibility
- We Work Remotely Job board focused on remote positions
- Remote Rocketship Job board focused on remote positions
- 4DayWeek.io Job board focused on companies who offer a four-day workweek
- Work for Good Job board focused on nonprofit roles
- Idealist Job board focused on nonprofit roles
- USAJOBS The official job site of the U.S. government
- Authentic Jobs Job board focused on roles for designers and creative professionals
- Behance Job board focused on creative roles
- ZipRecruiter Job board
- CareerBuilder Job board
- Monster Job board
- FlexJobs Job board focused on remote and flexible positions
- Jobspresso Job board focused on remote positions
- remote.co Job board focused on remote positions
- Ladders Job board focused on roles that pay $100k+
- stillhiring.today Job board that only features roles from companies actively hiring
- Climate Change Jobs Job board focused on sustainability-related roles
- Pitt CSC Internships Board Job board focused on tech internships
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The Best Job Search Sites for Salary Comparison
Salary is one of the most important factors in your job search. Sites like these can help you focus your efforts on roles with fair compensation.
Plus, once you get an offer, you’ll be more prepared to negotiate your salary if you know how much other companies pay for the same role. You’ll also want to calculate your take-home pay before you accept the offer.
- Glassdoor Company reviews and salaries
- Comparably Company reviews and salaries
- Levels.fyi Salary benchmarking for roles and industries
- Robert Half Salary Guide Search job titles to see projected 2024 salaries
- Monster Salary Search salaries by job title and location
- Payscale Personalized salary report based on your skills
The Best Job Search Sites to Build a Resume
If you’re spending hours wrestling with spacing for your resume in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, consider using a resume builder instead. Unless you’re a designer, your time may be better spent editing your resume’s content than formatting it.
Job search sites with resume builders often provide templates tailored to specific industries. AI-powered services that score your resume against job descriptions can be useful, too.
- Jobscan Resume scanner to optimize your resume keywords for each job listing
- ResyMatch Scores how well your resume matches a job description
- FlowCV Resume builder with premade templates
- Zety Resume builder with expert tips to guide you throughout the process
- Kickresume Resume builder with prewritten templates for a variety of industries
- Resume Genius Resume builder
- Novoresume Resume builder
- VisualCV Resume builder
- JobHero Resume builder
- Portfolium Platform to build a professional portfolio
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The Best Job Search Websites for Interview Prep
These job search sites can help you level up your interview preparation. You can use them to practice in advance and even get feedback on your answers.
- Google Interview Warmup Practice answering interview questions
- Interviewer.AI Video interview training platform
- InterviewBuddy Virtual face-to-face mock interviews
- Big Interview Interview training platform
- Job Interview Questions and Answers, by Forage Recruiting pros’ advice on how to answer 20 common interview questions
- Pramp Mock interviews
- My Interview Practice Mock interviews
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The Best Job Search Sites for Application Tracking
Move over, Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel! These job search websites allow you to track every application you submit and get recommendations on where to apply next.
- Teal Platform for tracking job applications
- JibberJobber Platform for tracking job applications and companies
- Simplify Platform for career recommendations and autofilling applications
- Careerflow Platform for tracking job applications
- StartWire Platform for tracking job applications
- Huntr Platform for tracking job applications
The Best Job Search Websites for Career Exploration
The job search sites we shared above are useful if you have an idea in mind for your next role, but what if you don’t know what job you want?
Career assessments can help you align your interests to a career path. If you’re looking to make a career change, you can also discover jobs in different fields that require the skills you already have.
- Job Simulation Quiz on Forage Quiz to get matched to job simulations on Forage to explore different careers
- Career Quiz by Forage Quiz to understand what career could be right for you
- Forage Blog Hundreds of articles on career-related topics
- CareerExplorer Assessment to get matched to a career
- O*NET Career Exploration Tools Assessment to get matched to a career
- CareerOneStop Assessments and resources to learn about careers
- LinkedIn Career Explorer Find job titles that match the skills you already have
- CareersPro AI-powered career planning platform
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Explore salary, required education, and growth rate data for careers
Tips for Success With Job Search Sites and Tools
Once you’re familiar with some of the best job search websites, you can decide on the strategy you’ll use to tackle your job search. For example, maybe you’ll allocate a set amount of time each day to searching for opportunities, filling out applications, networking, and preparing for interviews, using a different tool for each task.
Making a plan that incorporates the tips below can help alleviate job search anxiety and keep you motivated.
Go Beyond LinkedIn
“In the realm of job searching, it’s crucial to think beyond the traditional platforms like LinkedIn or Indeed,” says Theresa Fesinstine, founder of peoplepower.ai.
She mentions Slack as an example of an underutilized job search website, pointing out that professional Slack communities often have channels dedicated to job listings.
“These channels not only provide job listings but also offer a space for real-time interaction with industry professionals,” Fesinstine says. “Job searching is not just about finding the next paycheck; it’s about discovering opportunities for growth and collaboration. Slack channels offer a dynamic, interactive space that can elevate your job search from a transaction to a meaningful engagement.”
Seeking out networking opportunities on Slack, in other online communities, or at events in person can help your job search feel less transactional.
Embrace AI Tools
Though you should avoid completely outsourcing certain job search tasks to AI – like using verbatim ChatGPT output to answer questions on job applications or write your resume – AI tools can still help your job search.
For example, a tool that scores how well your resume matches job descriptions can help you prioritize which applications to complete first. A tool that generates a professional headshot can save you the trouble of shopping for business attire to wear for a photo.
“In an age where AI and automation are often seen as threats to the job market, it’s important to recognize the tools that empower the individual job seeker,” Fesinstine says. “Generative AI doesn’t just optimize a job search; it personalizes it, making the process more human, not less.”
Ask People Who Got Hired
If you have friends or colleagues in your industry who recently got new jobs, reach out to them to ask which job search sites and tools worked for them.
We asked students who got hired at JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wayfair, and Walmart to share their top tips on what actually works to get a finance or software engineering internship:
Sign up for Forage (it’s free!) to view advice from students who got hired at finance and software engineering internships.
How to Get an Internship in Finance or Software Engineering, According to Hired Students
With these tools and tips in mind, you can approach your job search with confidence. Looking for more guidance? Check out our ultimate guide on how to get a job.
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