Use the Google search box to look for employment agencies, or job boards, for example. Job Boards are sites like Seek, Careerone and MyCareer, where employers advertise jobs.  Or specify what type of agency you are looking for,  ie mining employment agencies,  accounting or finance employment agencies.

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Recruitment methods chosen by companies are directly related to the type of job vacancy, size of the company, lead time to full it and recruitment needs and expectations are a few reasons why different methods are used. Interestingly, research shows that word of mouth still comes second only to recruitment through employment agencies.

In smaller companies, word of mouth comes second to cold calling and slightly more than advertising.

While some traditional methods of finding a job are still competitive, the market is less crowded. In fact, many positions are not being filled. One need only read the number of advertisements in the paper, and listen to anecdotal information to know that traditional methods of employment have not been overtaken by the internet job boards or job banks. (recruitment sites)

What is important is that jobseekers are not tapping into a large number of potential sources of vacancies if they confine their research to internet job finding sites / job boards. Many people have grown quite lazy as a result of the ease in which they submit online job applications.

Jobseekers need to combine internet job search with traditional recruitment methods to find a job.

Your job search will follow traditional lines with 5 main activities. What has changed is the method of carrying out these activities.

The main activities are to:-

• Prepare a resume.

• Conduct research to identify potential employers and sources of vacancies

• Prepare a job search strategy through research and an action plan

• Contact employers using several job search strategies

• Attend interviews and follow up

You will need to develop advanced job search skills to effectively prepare and implement a job search strategy.

Most importantly, remember, your resume is a marketing document. Unless it is competitive you are wasting your time, no matter what method you choose to find a job. Your resume and supported job search documents are absolutely vital to creating the right first impression, whether you are currently unemployed, changing jobs or seeking promotion.

Understanding the recruitment process

The Internet is a powerful tool for job search. It is important that jobseekers have a good knowledge of the recruitment and selection processes. Understanding how employers hire will help in planning a successful job search strategy.

There are many  methods of recruitment - each of these methods require a different approach and processes. 

This next section in how to find a job, is  overview of 18 methods of recruitment.

This is expanded in  Recruitment Methods

Readers will be directed to the comprehensive job search techniques on this site, such as writing job application letters, telephone interviewing techniques, or a more detailed explanation of the recruitment methods and selection processes. See index

Overview of methods of recruitment

Advertised positions -  Newspapers, Journals etc.  Apply to the company or through an employment/recruitment agency.

Government job - writing selection criteria -  Federal Gov, State Gov, Statutory Authorities and Gov funded agencies.

Recruitment websites or job boards - i.e. Seek and Monster

Employment / recruitment agencies - advertised positions

Registering with a recruitment / employment agency

Registering with a job search firm

Temporary recruitment agencies - white collar

Labour hire companies - generally blue collar

Job Network (Australia)

Company websites

Specialised Employment Websites, Disabilities such 

Diversity Working, IT etc

Internal recruitment

Employee referral

Group recruitment

Cold calling - See section

Networking  - See section

Schools colleges and universities

As you can see, there are many  ways in which jobseekers can find jobs. Most will require jobseekers to use a specific process which is the main topic of this section.