Networking Resources
LUNCH CLUB
Free networking. Sign up for weekly calls (1,2, 3/wk.). The algorithm matches you.
https://lunchclub.com/?invite_code=gregorym6
AMY COLE
Weekly free networking call with a different featured speaker every time
Career Zoom Sign Up Form (amycoleconnect.com)
Executive Search Staffing Solutions (amycoleconnect.com)
PATRICIA ROMBOLETTI
Weekly free networking call with hundreds of others. Helpful to add people to your network
www.bulletproofyourcareer.com/zoom
JOB WHISPERER
Weekly free networking call with Jamie Petrizzo
https://www.meetup.com/jobwhisperer/
TGIW NETWORKING GROUP
Open to current/former LHHers – Lee Hecht Harrison Outplacement Services users. LinkedIn group. Includes ‘request to join’. You will need to attend the first call and sign up via the link they offer during the call (via zoom chat). https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8518038/
Main goal – To provide support to its members to find new roles/employment.
Fishbowl app
https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ or go to Apple or Google play store
Find people to help you with your job search – network & find out information about target companies.
JOB BOARDS / LISTINGS
EXECUNET
Senior level listings. Can access general info without paying. More information is available to paid subscribers.
ExecuNet | ExecuNet
https://www.execunet.com/search-jobs#search_results
ABOVEBOARD
Senior level – executive level positions/roles.
Must sign up and be accepted. Free service.
Note that this is a new site (launched 10/20)
https://platform.aboveboard.com/opportunities
Execthread
https://execthread.com/apply/OPmRLC
This is one of my favorites – it has multiple levels of roles focused more on the executive level. It also supports a diverse audience!
www.Indeed.com & www.Glassdoor.com – these companies are sister-companies, generally, you only need to look at one place for the jobs on either platform. Use Glassdoor to check employee reviews – find toxic companies before making a big mistake.
www.linkedin.com is one of the best job boards and business-social networks for job seekers.
jobs near me – Google Search – Do a Google search for jobs near me
(Refine the filters for industry, active search, and so one)
Home | Women Who Code – job board for women in tech, coding resources, & more including a global community
Women-Focused
Elphas.com – women succeed together
Girlboss – success on your terms
Career Contessa | Career Advice & Job Search Site for Women – tremendous resources for women
Best for Up-to-Date job postings: https://getwork.com/
Good for Remote Jobs: FlexJobs
Rat Race Rebellion – Work From Home Jobs by Rat Race Rebellion – Work from home jobs, side gigs & savings!
VirtForce – support for military spouses looking for remote work
Discover Remote Jobs to Work From Home | remote.io – more work from home options
Find Jobs in Edtech, Education, Teaching | EdSurge – edtech – many remote jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Idealist – counselors – nonprofits
We Work Remotely: Remote jobs in design, programming, marketing and more
TrulyHired – Non Teaching Education Jobs
Good for Experienced Managers: Ladders
I found this site to be useful in the past.
Remember this gem – Monster.com
Try another resource: CyberCoders Recruiting | Find Jobs and Recruiters Near Me
(I’ve used them, they sometimes send much lower positions over email to you)
Resource for Resume Optimization
Resume optimization tool
Paste in the job description on one side/resume on the other. The program scans and gives you the likelihood matches with ATS.
Resources for Freelancing
CREATIVE CIRCLE
The company has marketing, creative & PR roles.
Usually short-term positions, but some permanent.
https://www.creativecircle.com/
THE MOM PROJECT
A place committed to “helping women remain active in the workforce in every stage of their journey.” Freelance work plus full-time job listings. Free to join.
Talent Community | The Mom Project
UPWORK
The site lists freelance opportunities
CONSULTING (short-term)
These companies may hire you for very short-term work – even an hour or two hours. Many roles support PE firms on industry questions. Enroll on their sites:
https://glginsights.com/ – I’ve tried this site myself and I’ve been paid for surveys and short-term projects at my own rate schedule.
Resources about Early-Stage Companies
CRUNCH BASE
A platform for finding business information about private and public companies: Crunchbase information includes investments and funding information, founding members and individuals in leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, news, and industry trends.
BUILT-IN NYC
NYC startups that are tech-based
Better yet – ‘builtin’ overall is here:
National Tech & Startups | Built In – Nationwide tech jobs – remote – and more
ANGEL LIST
The site lists jobs at start-ups across the globe
https://angel.co/jobs/signup?source=homepage (to sign up)
I like angel list – I’m on it.
Additional Sources (unvetted):
- InThisTogether http://www.inthistogetherroundtable.com/
- Fairygodboss.com
- PowertoFly – connecting diverse talent to big careers moves (per their own quote)!
- Scouted
- Job matching platform
- https://scouted.io/
- TechStars https://www.techstars.com/careers
- Company builds accelerators
- New companies do post jobs
Sources: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-best-job-websites-2064080
Education Resources
Free & low-cost certifications
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/free-online-marketing-classes
https://academy.hubspot.com/certification-overview
https://edu.google.com/intl/ALL_us/code-with-google/
https://www.facebook.com/business/learn
