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[Discuss] where to advertise?



On May 18, 2012, at 6:25 PM, F. O. Ozbek wrote:
> 
> What are the best websites to advertise open tech positions?
> (This is a Sr. Sys Admin position.)

Depends on what you mean by "best", which really means "what are you looking for in your candidates".  For example, if you're looking to pay over $100K/year and you want candidates who have the background to command that salary then The Ladders may be a good place to list.  If you are looking to fill a position at a school or hospital then HERC may be more suitable.  If you just want to be carpet-bomed with resumes then Monster, Hotjobs, Career Builder, Dice and Craigslist will be adequate -- and cost you less than a listing on The Ladders would.

Some 65% of unemployed MA residents who find work do so by word of mouth.  Only about 10% find work through placement services.  The remaining ~25% find work through other means including on-line listings like Monster and social sites like LinkedIn.  Statistically, the best bang for your buck is employee referral.

--Rich P.




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