Computer Jobs: Some Good Websites
Information Technology and High-Tech Fields
Professionals, Senior Managers, and  Executives

computerjobs.com: an excellent site for computer-related job listings

http://www.twincities.computerjobs.com/
 
 
techies.com (formerly Job Keys) Originally this was a Twin Cities-based website for computer professionals and other technical occupations. Now in several cities around the U.S.
http://twincities.techies.com/
OR
http://twincities.jobkeys.com/index.asp
LeadersOnline.com by Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., HSI
High technology executive search firm
http://www.LeadersOnline.com/

According to the National Business Employment Weekly, the following three websites are particularly good for Computer Jobs: Information Technology and Other High-Tech Fields:

DICE or Data Processing Independent Consultant's Exchange

(http://www.dice.com) see site summary below Specialty: Information technology and high-tech fields
SelectJOBS
(http://www.selectjobs.com) see site summary below  Specialty: Information technology and high-tech fields
Westech Virtual Job Fair
(http://www.VJF.com) see site summary below  Specialty: Information technology and high-tech fields
 

Here are some other sites that have job listings or advice for Computer & Technical Professionals

Career City (http://www.careercity.com/channels/comp/index.asp)
Career City Very good info (http://www.careercity.com/channels/comp/surveys.asp)
 
CIO.COM: "The resource for information executives".

http://www.cio.com/
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Below is some more information about three of the above sites:
DICE or Data Processing Independent Consultant's Exchange (http://www.dice.com)
Developed by D&L Online, Des Moines, Iowa.
Established in 1990, DICE connects employment agencies and recruiting firms with job seekers in high-tech fields.
Job Listings on Site 
Number: 29,153 as of Oct '97 
Top 3 fields: Programmer, engineer, manager 
Primary salary ranges: $41-50K, $51-75K 
When updated: Daily 
Cost to view jobs: None 

Other Resources 
Salary information 
Employer information 
Hot links to other sites

Resumes Posted on Site 
Number: 3,403 as of Oct '97 
Top 3 fields: Programmer, manager, engineer 
Restrictions: None 
Posting period: 30 days 
Candidates pay to post resume: No 
Employers pay to view resumes: No 
# of employers paying in last 90 days: N/A



 
 

SelectJOBS (http://www.selectjobs.com)
Developed by SelectJOBS, Davie, Fla.
Established in 1996, SelectJOBS is an on-line employment classified service serving the computer and high-tech industries.
Job Listings on Site 
Number: 15,400 as of July '98 
Top 3 fields: Database administrator, programmer, system/network engineer 
Primary salary ranges: $41K-$50K, $51K-$75K 
When updated: Monthly 
Cost to view jobs: None 

Other Resources 
None

Resumes Posted on Site 
Number: 31,600 as of July '98 
Top 3 fields: Programmer, developer, system/network engineer 
Restrictions: For computer professionals 
Posting period: Indefinite 
Candidates pay to post resume: No 
Employers pay to view resumes: Yes 
# of employers paying in last 90 days: N/A




Westech Virtual Job Fair (http://www.VJF.com)
Developed by Westech ExpoCorp, Santa Clara, Calif.
Active since 1994, Westech Virtual Job Fair is a career site devoted to high-tech professionals and their career opportunities.
Job Listings on Site 
Number: 24,312 as of Jan '98 
Top 3 fields: Engineering, MIS, sales & mktg 
Primary salary ranges: $51-$75K, $76-$100K 
When updated: Daily 
Cost to view jobs: None 

Other Resources 
Career information 
Employer information 
Resume-writing assistance 
Hot links to other sites 
Job fair information

Resumes Posted on Site 
Number: 59,283 as of Jan '98 
Top 3 fields: Engineering, MIS, sales & mktg 
Restrictions: High-tech professionals only 
Posting period: 60 days 
Candidates pay to post resume: No 
Employers pay to view resumes: Yes 
# of employers paying in last 90 days: 1,366


 
 
 Links and organization provided by
Hugh Heimdahl of the
Ramsey County Workforce Center, Minnesota
using the extensive work of  the
National Business Employment Weekly
(from the publishers of Wall Street Journal)