I’ve tried using it for quite some time, just to apply to very basic part-time gigs (as in teenager-type jobs that anybody should be able to get) and have gotten NO response, Zero, zippo, nada. And, ’tis a puzzlement, since I’m pretty much a thirtysomething Jane Average with a good work record. And, several friends have reported the same results.

So, before your self-esteem takes an elevator shaft-like plunge, and you start to (falsely) believe you’re not even good enough to clean out the ball pit at Chuck E. Cheese, don’t blame yourself.

For, alas, the site seems to be a black hole: you take the time to submit a resume or fill out an ap (many of them time-consuming and vexing, such as those for J.C. Penney), and you never hear from these people. Yet, the same listings are there, month after month, for ‘basic’ jobs at places like Einstein Bagels, Chuck E. Cheese, Merry Maids, et. al, which presumably need a steady supply of at least warm bodies. So, what’s the deal?

Quite frankly, I don’t know. True, the site seems geared to younger workers, and no, I’m not a young whippersnapper with a backpack full of summer-school assignments,last time I looked. But, they don’t specify that you have to be a teen in order to get one of these jobs (and age discrimination is patently illegal anyway, no matter which way it cuts).

Anyhoo, to cut a long story short (which really kills you when you’re a writer, as you know), if you really want one of the jobs posted, you’d be far better off applying directly to the company’s website, or even downloading an ap and walking it into your local branch.

Peace, out, and continued good luck on your search!

May all your work dreams come true too, and that you’ll get plenty of ‘me’ time as well.

This post is great! I’ve just started a freelance writing site, which chronicles my journey from being a completely inexperienced freelance writer to (hopefully) becoming a successful one! I will definitely link this post to my blog for people who, like me, are looking to get into this industry!

Thanks!

Lori

Excellent site. Screened WAH leads.

I heard about them on 20/20.

One site not included is linkedin’s job forum, which comes closest to the real-life job location process: finding someone you know who knows someone who knows of a job that’s open.

I’d like to see more comments regarding which job search sites are actually worth visiting, or joining. Myself, I’ve gotten many hits from journalismjobs and media bistro. If you are not the gullible sort, craigslist also offers some great opportunities. Just remember: to find one diamond, you have to shovel through tons of worthless rocks.

Beyond job sites (which may post opportunities seen by thousands) its always good to stay in contact with past editors and friends in the publishing business.

Other than that, great list, some resources were unknown to me. Thank you very much.