Local Job Search

Are you looking for a local job and not having much luck finding local job listings? There are variety of ways to narrow down your local job search to focus on jobs in the locations where you are interested in working.

Use Local Job Search Resources

First, use local search resources. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But, it does make sense. Our local Chamber of Commerce web site, for example, has been an excellent resource for job seekers in my town. Employers that are members of the Chamber of Commerce can post job opportunities free and those local job listings are often posted on the web site before they are advertised elsewhere. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a directory you can use to find your local Chamber.

Craig's List is another excellent source for finding local job listings.

Use the Job Search Engines

Using a job search engine site is an excellent way to find local job listings. Use the type of job you are interested in as a keyword, then enter your city, state and zip code to find local jobs. Advanced search options will enable you to refine your local job search even further, and search by company, words in the job title, and the radius from a city or zip code.

Check the Classifieds

The next step in conducting a local job search is to check your local newspaper classified ads on a daily basis. Many newspapers are affiliated with CareerBuilder, but, not all are and some small to mid-size employers only advertise locally. Most local newspapers are available online. Use this Online Newspapers directory to find your local and regional newspapers.

Check Local Job Listings

Use our Jobs by State directory to access the job and career resources for the region, state or city you're interested in. America's Job Bank contains Department of Labor listings for all 50 states. Many employers post local jobs directly with the Department of Labor office in their state. The database currently contains almost 1,300,000 jobs, and is searchable by job title and location. You can register and post your resume, create cover letters, track your job search, and develop a personal online career account.

Check the top job banks, as well. Monster and the other job banks do contain local job listings and users can search by zip code or city/region.

Read the News

Be aware of the latest business news in the community you're interested in. American City Business Journals contains information on business in a variety of cities. Each journal is updated weekly and should be required reading for anyone interested in the pulse of the local business community including new businesses, expansions and cut-backs.

Find Companies

Use the Verizon Yellow Pages to search for local companies by keyword and/or location. You may find potential employers that you didn't know about. Then visit the company's web site to review job openings and career information.