People often ask what are the best places to search online for jobs. It can be overwhelming and often there’s not enough information about the actual fit for your personality or values.
These resources will help you go deeper, especially for doing mission-driven work.
As a career coach for introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs), like myself, I know we crave more meaning and less stress in our work. So that’s my focus on this website.
On this page:
- Encouragement and tips for the job search struggle
- Recommended job search websites, for more meaning
- What actually works these days for finding a job?
- What about choosing the right career direction? And knowing what you have to offer.
- Job search strategy consult
Encouragement While in the Job Search
It’s easy to get discouraged, especially after another rejection or not even hearing back. Argh. You might start questioning what you have to offer.
The image here has a quote that helped me so much during my last career pivot.
However, positive affirmations aren’t enough. I had to consciously learn what I was good at and what would light me up. If you’re like most people, you still need clarity about what you have to offer and what you actually want (tips here).
Job Search Websites for Meaningful Work
- ClimateBase
Jobs at organizations working to address climate concerns. - Remote Work and Flex Work Search and Resources
I’ve compiled more websites via this link that help you find legit remote work, flex jobs, or gigs. - The Mom Project
Find employers who embrace flexibility and sometimes remote work. - Idealist.org
Lists jobs, internships and other opportunities for making a difference. - Workforgood.org
“Help purpose-driven organizations and talented professionals connect.” Easy job alerts by email. - B Work
Find jobs at purpose-driven companies certified as B corps. (B is for social and environmental benefit.) - “The 6 Top Websites for Nonprofit Jobs”
- Find your niche job search site:
If you are looking within a particular field such as academia, or biotech, do a search for “jobs in ______” (insert the field in the blank) to find niche websites where you might find specific job postings, such as HigherEdJobs.com. - PCDN Social Change Careers – job board
They also share lots more job boards for social change careers. - Indeed
You’re probably familiar with this one because it’s so popular. The features are quite good, and there’s a lot of listings. Do include it in your list, but not as the only place you look. - Google > Jobs Search
Google does a good job of finding most of the job listings online so you can try many custom searches there. From there, you can click to get email notifications for new postings that meet your search criteria. Google also offers free instructions for online job search.
Note: There are far more than these and you have to find the places that feel right for you. I hope these will be a good starting place.
What actually works for finding a job?
The job search scene has evolved a lot and there are technical parts about applying online that many are not aware of, such as about how robots read résumés. And sadly many job applicants never hear what happens so things remain a mystery.
Networking certainly helps, a LOT. (Introverts can be good at networking in their own way.) Just focusing on job postings won’t get you nearly as many options without networking.
You can meet with a job search strategist for a custom search plan!
Job search is not simple, and the job search strategy can be different for different people and different fields. A one-to-one session can make a difference in finding something sooner.
Wait, Do You Know What You Want? Or What You Have to Offer?
If you don’t have at least some kind of “work wish list” and career direction ideas you’re passionate about, then that lack of clarity is likely what’s in the way of finding a good fit. Your search will stay scattered, and interviewers can tell.
Staying “open to anything” isn’t actually helping your search.
You need to start with knowing you before you can find the right match for you.
These might help:
- What If You Don’t Know What You Want?
- How To Find Your Right Career Path: Myths and Truths
- Careers for Introverts
- Career Clarity for Introverts and HSPs: Course to Uncover the Best Use of You
I explain a bit more in this video:
Job Search Strategy Consult Inquiries:
Job search strategy can be different for different people and different fields, so I have a highly experienced job search strategist on my team who is available for consults. Pop me a note below and tell me about your situation, the current status, and your request. I’ll be in touch shortly.
