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Big City Jobs

Searching for jobs in a major metropolis can entail an obstacle course of phone calls, faxes and flights. With online job and resume banks, fnding work in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco or Washington D.C. has never been easier. Here’s a roundup of regional resources:


Chicago

• Chicago Jobs | Employmentspot
  With links to local and national job banks, this site has it all.
• Chicago Tribune
  Read articles about the job market in Chicago and search the classifieds for local positions.

Los Angeles

• Los Angeles Times Classifieds
  The best site for searching jobs in Los Angeles. It has national listings, job fairs, and jobs in the health care sector. In addition, it provides job profiles for positions in up-and-coming fields.

New York

• New York | Employmentspot
  Apply online for jobs in your area or post your resume and let employers find you.

San Francisco

• New York City Jobs | Employmentspot
  The definitive online source for all your job search needs. You’ll find thousands of openings in many categories
• SanFranciscoCareers.com
  Find direct links to employer job pages. You can also draft and e-mail your resume with a special program on the site.

Washington D.C.

• Washington DC | Employmentspot
  Lets you post find a job or resume in the Washington DC area
• USAJOBS
  Want to work for the federal government? Visit USAJOBS to find professional and entry-level positions at hundreds of agencies in the nation’s capitol.

Try the Local Newspaper

Newspapers are a great source for job classifieds. The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle offer the largest selection of online classifieds within their regions.

Check EmploymentSpot’s Local Job Search pages for job sites in 57 cities.

   — A.C. and J.B.

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