How to Find a Legitimate Job Online

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Now that you have been equipped with knowledge on how to write an effective and impressive cover letter and resume, it's time that we discuss how to find a job online. Finding a job online is quite easy but be careful as there are a lot of phishing sites that could lead you to some troubles. Here are some websites that could give you legitimate jobs. These websites offer onsite and home-based jobs. So, whether you are looking for an online job or an office-based job, we've got it covered for you.

5 Websites Offering On-Site Local and International Jobs

1. Jobstreet.com

Jobstreet.com started operating in 1995 and is now considered to be one of the leading internet recruitment websites in the Asia-PAcific region. It offers a comprehensive list of interactive recruitment services. 

2. JobsDB.com

JobsDB started operating in 1998 and has become a leading job portal across China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. It is one of Asia's preferred websites for job seekers.

3. Monster.com

Monster offers job seekers a wide range of opportunities worldwide. Whether you are thinking of having a new job, a career change or a new job location or a new direction, Monster can help you explore the possibilities and ultimately help you find the right opportunity for you.

4. Naukrigulf.com

Naukrigulf.com was launched in early 2006 and has become the fastest emerging job site in the  Gulf region. The portal provides job seekers with a wide range of services that enable them to browse jobs, register an account and apply online.

5. Dice.com

Dice is the leading career site for technology and engineering professionals. It is one of America's leading career job portal. It was founded in 1990 and has over 500 employees worldwide.

5 Websites Offering Home-based Jobs

1. oDesk.com

oDesk is a global online platform that connects businesses to independent professionals and collaborate remotely. It was founded in 2003 and is based in Redwood City, California, USA. Thousands of companies use odesk to hire freelancers all over the world. it offers jobs such as accountants, recruiters, developers, designers and a lot more.

2. eLance.com

eLance is an online staffing platform that also connects businesses to independent professionals worldwide. eLance and oDesk have already joined forces to offer a wide range of work-from-home / location independent job opportunities.

3. Guru.com

Guru.com is a marketplace for freelancers. It allows companies to find freelancers for commissioned jobs. It also offers freelance workers an opportunity to find the right jobs most relevant to their skills and experience.

4. Onlinejobs.ph

Onlinejobs.ph is an online marketplace where Filipino workers can find a legitimate and reliable home-based jobs with local and international companies. It allows job seekers find a high paying job without leaving his/her home.

5. Freelancer.com

Freelancer is a global marketplace that allows companies to post jobs and that potential contractors can bid and and complete. 

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Aside from the websites mentioned above, you can also check craigslist.com for job openings, just make sure you take extra precautions in applying for a job. Ideally, a job seeker should not be asked for any amount of money to be considered for a job. If the recruiter is asking for money, it's probably a scam. 

Major newspapers also have a job section in their websites. If you are in UAE, www.gulfnews.com has a comprehensive list of job vacancies. 

Another option where you can find your future job is through www.linkedin.com. It's a social networking site for professionals. A lot of recruiters post jobs via linkedin. Make sure you have a linkedin profile with relevant and professional content.

For Filipinos looking for overseas jobs, you may check out workabroad.ph. A lot of Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POAE) accredited job agencies post their job vacancies in the website. Again, be careful of illegal recruiters. Make sure they are legitimate agencies by checking the POEA website if they are accredited. 

There you go, we hope this will help you in a landing a job. Good luck!