Job Search Resources
To aid the unemployed job seekers, BSHRM put together a list of the top Internet resources that Human Resource professionals use when searching for a job or when searching to fill an opening. Also included are local job lines, networking opportunities and other job search tools. This information is not endorsed or recommended by BSHRM, but is provided as a resource in your job search.
Websites and Social Media
Job lines
Networking
Miscellaneous
Resume Assistance
Websites and Social Media
In addition to the jobs posted on www.bshrm.org, you may click one of the links below to search for career opportunities and check out website services. These sites are not endorsed or recommended by BSHRM, but are provided as a resource in your job search.
Local links:
www.al.com
www.joblink.alabama.gov
www.jobsquest.org – govt. positions Jefferson Co
www.bhamrecruiters.net
www.birminghamastd.org - training
www.birmingham.bizjournals.com
www.naaahrbham.org – African Americans in HR
www.birmingham.jobing.com
www.birminghamchamber.com/visiting/career-employmentsites.html - website information provided by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.
National links:
www.shrm.org
www.worldatwork.org - total rewards
www.astd.com – training
www.naaahr.org – National Assoc of African Americans in HR
www.usajobs.gov – federal govt jobs
www.jobs.ere.net – recruiter jobs
www.nrca.com – nonprofit center
www.recruiting101.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.monster.com
www.hotjobs.yahoo.com
www.dice.com
www.indeed.com
www.linkedin.com – check out the bshrm group, career assistance ministry network and many others
www.craigslist.org
www.simplyhired.com
www.twitter.com
www.jobradio.fm
Job Lines
This list only includes a sampling of those job lines available in the Birmingham area and the companies are not endorsed or recommended by BSHRM, but are provided to assist in job search efforts.
Alabama Power 1(800) 457-2981
Alacare Home Health (205) 981-8000
American Family Care (205) 421-2141
Buffalo Rock/Pepsi (205) 944-4181
Local Govt positions (205) 279-3500, option 3
Noland Health Svcs (205) 783-8496
Russell Medical (256) 329-7875
Local Networking Opportunities
Below are networking events that are occurring throughout the area.
BSHRM HR Career Transition Group – presented by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH)
June 4, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. BSHRM Members ONLY – No Cost
The HR Career Transitions Networking Group will meet every other Thursday beginning June 4. The purpose of the group is to provide job search education, resources, support, and networking opportunities to unemployed BSHRM members currently engaged in an HR job search, but will also open to any BSHRM member in need of similar skills.
The group will follow Lee Hecht Harrison’s Job Search Work Team system to help increase job search accountability and success and be led by a licensed Lee Hecht Harrison Job Search Facilitator. Regular attendees will be able to have their resumes and bio’s distributed to potential employers through Lee Hecht Harrison’s Career Resource Network database.
If interested in becoming a member, please contact Beth Hosmer, Lee Hecht Harrison Administrator, at 205/968-0098 or beth.hosmer@lhh.com. The group will always be open to new members, but registration is necessary so proper resources can be provided.
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
www.birminghamchamber.com/chamber/involved-calendar.html - The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce events calendar.
Networking Birmingham
www.networkingbirmingham.com – Website provides upcoming networking events throughout Birmingham, includes organizations, on-line registration and networking tips.
Miscellaneous
Following is information provided by BSHRM members that can be used to assist with your career search. There is a wide variety of information available for you to read and to investigate.
Instruction Guides and Tips for Using Social Media
Linked In – To get started and learn how to use the linkedin.com website, click “About LinkedIn” and “Learning Center”. Click here for Tips from a BSHRM Member.
Career Assistance Network - www.can-b.net Founded in 2009, the Career Assistance Network-Birmingham is a volunteer effort to put career resources -- community and career counselors, faith based organizations, professional organizations (BSHRM) and staffing firms in one place. It's Birmingham's One-Stop Shop for Career Assistance Ministries and career resources
www.abcnews.go.com/gma/jobclub - website for ABC Good Morning America Job Club
www.visualcv.com - website containing tools to build an Internet based resume and search for jobs.
