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CareerPath.com
http://www.careerpath.com
CareerPath is owned by a consortium of newspapers, and as such has
access to a large listing of both newspaper- and Web-posted jobs.
Like Monster.com, this site is a significant source of IT job postings
despite a general focus. CareerPath is one of the better-rounded
job boards, with career advice information and services. IT pros
can get various certifications here through Brainbench.
CareerShop.com
http://www.careershop.com
This general job board has many IT listings in various categories,
including hardware engineering and Internet development. A lot of
the IT listings are posted by third-party recruiters. The site is
well-rounded, with information on employers and career advice.
ComputerJobs.com
http://www.computerjobs.com
We like the format of this IT-only job board, which started as a
site serving Atlanta but has expanded nationally in a big way with
more than 42,000 listings. Job postings are broken down by region
and by skill. This makes it easier to locate jobs that meet your
criteria. Neat feature: a listing of jobs at start-up companies.
Developers.net
http://www.developers.net
This site, produced by the same company, Tapestry, as ITInfo.net,
claims 50,000 job listings for software developers. It is a basic
job-listing service that will notify you of postings that meet your
criteria by e-mail.
dice.com
http://www.dice.com
The original, and still the biggest, national IT-oriented job board,
dice.com boasts more than 200,000 job postings. It's usually the
first place an IT professional goes to look for work. Dice's search
engine, while adequate, is starting to look dated, as newer sites
offer more capabilities for finding just the right job.
incpad
http://www.incpad.com
Brought to you by Westech, the virtual job fair people, incpad has
more than 43,000 tech jobs, both permanent and contract.
ITInfo.net
http://www.itinfo.net
You'll find more than 20,000 IT job listings here. Register and
you will be eligible for free magazine and newsletter subscriptions,
plus free seminar passes.
JobEngine
http://www.jobengine.com
This site has a significant number of worldwide listings, and while
it appears that it has a worthwhile selection of IT postings, it
doesn't show the entire category. Neat feature: The search engine
allows distance searching.
JobOptions
http://www.joboptions.com
JobOptions has more than 300,000 registrants of all types, but claims
that IT is its biggest area. Random searches of its job listings
confirm that this site should be on your short list of job boards.
Monster.com
http://www.monster.com
In terms of traffic and "stickiness," Monster.com is the leading
general job board on the Web. It has more than 375,000 job listings,
a significant portion of which are IT-related. The site is well-designed,
frequently updated, fast, and easy to use. Contractors will be particularly
interested in Monster Talent Market (http://talentmarket.monster.com),
an auction market matching independent professionals with jobs.
NACCBJobs.com
http://www.naccbjobs.com
CareerPath established this IT-only job board using listings from
its master database for the National Association of Computer Consultant
Businesses. Member firms may post their openings directly, however.
Despite the IT focus of the site, the search engine uses the same
general interface found on CareerPath.
Net-Temps
http://www.net-temps.com
Net-Temps boasts a database of more than 100,000 resumes of contract
workers of all types. Many of the nearly 50,000 IT jobs posted at
this site are from recruiters. The site offers advice on resume
writing, interviewing, and other job search topics.
techies.com
http://www.techies.com
IT-only techies.com offers contractors and consultants a bit more
than the larger general sites. You can get e-mail notification of
job postings, fill out a portfolio designed for technical professionals,
and find information and advice specific to furthering an IT career.
ActLikeAnOwner.com
http://www.actlikeanowner.com
This relatively new site serves IT contractors with lots of career
advice, but its main business is providing services such as marketing,
invoicing, accounts receivable, and expense processing. It also
provides health and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) program.
Getting these benefits and services means you work through ActLikeAnOwner
as a W-2 employee. The site touts its online community, but its
forums are largely inactive.
Independent
Professional Services (IPS)
http://www.iprofessional.com
IPS offers a full suite of business services and benefits for independent
technical professionals, including child care and tuition reimbursement.
You must work through the company as a W-2 employee. You can access
all your account activity via Web-based reports.
iPros
http://www.ipros.com
iPros serves all independent professionals with access to group
insurance plans, 401(k) programs, and back-office services such
as accounts receivable. It also offers a job-matching service.
MyBizOffice
http://www.mybizoffice.com
This company, founded in 1986, recently moved its business to the
Web. You get a full range of back-office services and insurance.
The site will soon launch its Profit Center, where you can keep
tabs on your account via the Web.
Techlancer.com
http://www.techlancer.com
Techlancer offers back-office support and benefits, including dental
insurance. You can also seek job opportunities according to your
criteria through "staffing partners" such as Manpower or Modis.
eLance
http://www.elance.com
Here, you can bid on RFPs (requests for proposals) or post your
services at a fixed rate. eLance caters to all independent professionals,
but has an active computer section despite the site's beta status.
eWork Exchange
http://www.ework.com
Although this site is open to all independent professionals, it
has strong IT activity. The site is free, but you can offer "match
incentives," dollar amounts of your choosing, to move your bids
up in ranking. You pay the incentive only if you get the job. IT
pros can get training from third parties such as Click2Learn. You
must go through eWork as a W-2 employee if you use the work services
program, which provides benefits and business services.
FreeAgent.com
http://www.freeagent.com
This hub for independent professionals of all types had more than
3,300 IT projects posted at this writing. FreeAgent offers a full
suite of business services and access to benefits at group rates
through its e.office group. Sign up and you will also receive discounts
on office products and services.
Goodshark
http://www.goodshark.com
This site, in beta at this writing, is registering independent IT
talent and hiring managers. It is a marketplace for project-based
work, but the company also provides some back-office services and
benefits. The company takes a novel approach to providing benefits
-- it bills your clients $2 an hour for them.
Guru.com
http://www.guru.com
Guru has a large listing, at least 2,000, of contract IT jobs broken
down by category despite its general focus. The site is particularly
good at presenting the information you and potential clients need
to screen jobs and talent. It has a business resource center with
articles and Q&As, but much of it is about general career or business
advice.
iNiku
http://www.iniku.com
Another general hub for independent professionals, iNiku boasts
over 35,000 IT contract job listings. It is more of a pure talent/client
marketplace, offering little in the way of benefits or business
services. iNiku does provide a good content area and an online forum.
recruitDYNAMICS
http://www.recruitdynamics.com
This site matches IT professionals with contract jobs through an
open bidding process. You must create an online profile and submit
a resume before you can bid on posted projects. The service is free,
and the site provides rate information for specific skills by region.
WorkExchange
http://www.workexchange.com
This site claims to be the largest network of project-based work
and freelancers on the Web. That may or may not be true, but it's
clearly not the largest for IT contract professionals. At this writing,
WorkExchange had about 1,100 IT postings. That's enough to warrant
keeping an eye on the site, but not enough to make this a primary
project hunting ground.
ePlaced.com
http://www.eplaced.com
This company considers itself an intermediary between IT consultants
and client companies. It promises higher pay for the talent and
more qualified, screened candidates for clients. The job matching
is automated, and consultants must pay ePlaced for verifying their
qualifications and references. Getting a job is a two-way bidding/negotiation
process between consultant and client. ePlaced invoices clients
and takes a "very modest" cut of the hourly rate. You must work
through ePlaced as a W-2 employee and work through an extensive
sign-up process, including a request for your bank account information.
icPlanet
http://www.icplanet.com
Scheduled to launch formally in late April or early May, icPlanet
promises to make it easier for clients and recruiters to locate
qualified independent contractors. The site will cater to all "ICs,"
but expects that IT will represent its largest contingent. You can
go to the beta site and fill out your profile now. icPlanet claims
to make it easier for you to screen potential employers.
iXmatch.com
http://63.250.4.152/ixmatch/index.htm
The folks at iXmatch will screen your skills and pre-qualify you
for certain jobs in the eyes of potential clients. The company offers
some back-office support in the form of invoicing and accounts receivable.
A point system rewards you for hours billed and answering questions
of fellow members. Points go toward training, conferences, or discounts
on merchandise. You can also get points or $1 per hour billed on
people you refer.
SkillsVillage.com
http://www.skillsvillage.com
SkillsVillage sees itself in the role of "facilitating and organizing
the IT contingent workforce." For the contractor or consultant,
that means more careful matching with clients and projects. You
also are not limited to how you work. You can work as a 1099 independent,
or as a W-2 employee through SkillsVillage or a staffing firm. SkillsVillage
will provide benefits and back-office services to contractors who
work through its Direct program.
Aquent
http://www.aquent.com
Formerly MacTemps, Aquent refers to itself as part "talent agency,"
part "IP (independent professional) services firm." It represents
a wide range of freelance professional talent, and IT makes up a
significant portion. The company offers a good selection of back-office
services and benefits. Aquent does list non-client jobs, but client
openings appear first in your search results.
kforce.com
http://www.kforce.com
From Romac International, kforce offers a Career Guarantee Network,
where you are assigned a coach who screens your skills and establishes
your goals. If you make the program, you are guaranteed compensation
and job levels.
Copyright © 1999 - Prasad Anjaneya, Sombhatta Computer Consultant.
Sun Certified Java Programmer
E-MAIL me at: svjaprasad@onebox.com