Well, you know how they tell you to write about what you’re familiar with? Here goes.
So, a couple of days ago, matchmine shut down. All 50ish of us have been working the phones, sending emails, and talking to friends trying to land our next gigs. Here are some of the tactics I’ve been using to find my next job.
1. Ning– Once the news hit, our CEO set up a matchmine network on Ning.com. The group is by invitation only, so we have a private group allowing us to post resumes, send leads to each other, and post information on search firms, headhunters, etc. Right now, this is our main forum for interaction.
2. LinkedIn– An obvious one, but so far, the best source for finding the next job. As soon as I changed my status on LinkedIn, I started getting notifications from people with opportunities. In addition, linkedin has been great for networking. By writing recommendations for former co-workers and requesting recommendations, we’re able to give potential employers a better idea of what we’re like than we could ever do on a static resume.
3. Twitter- If you’ve got a solid network on twitter, it never hurts to notify your friends that you’re looking for a new position. I wrote a blog post on the company’s closing, and linked to that on twitter. I got some great responses, and at least one solid lead.
4. Startuply– Still want to stay in the startup game? Startuply is a new job board specifically devoted to jobs at startup companies. The Boston-area list is pretty thin and far more technical than I’m looking for, but there are some decent listings there.
5. ReadWriteWeb’s JobWire– It’s brand new, but worth checking out. ReadWriteWeb is using JobThread to run their own startup-focused job board.
6. TechCrunch’s CrunchBoard– TechCrunch uses personalforce to run their tech job board.
7. Facebook- Simply saying that I was looking for a new gig led to several facebook messages from friends and colleagues, some giving decent leads.
8. Mashable’s Job Board– Though the listings are thin, mashable’s job list has some good filtering, allowing you to search by job type, location, etc.
9. GoBigNetwork– Lists nothing but startup jobs.
10. HotStartupJobs.com– A startup focused job aggregator.
11. StartupAgents.com– A meeting place for startups and applicants to find each other. As a job seeker, you create a profile describing your startup experience, risk level, etc., and invite “agents” to connect with you.
12. Startupers.com– A no-frills job board centered around startups.
13- Your own blog- You know, like I’m doing right now.
These are just a few of the free resources available to those looking to snag a web 2.0 or startup-based gig. Please feel free to post any others you may know of.
