Job boards

General job boards cast the widest net, pulling in roles from thousands of employers across industries and experience levels. These are great starting points for any job search because they offer high volume, frequent updates, and broad visibility. 

• CareerBuilder

• Glassdoor (includes company reviews)

• Indeed

• Monster

• US.jobs

• ZipRecruiter

Best for: casting a wide net, exploring multiple industries, and finding newly posted roles.

Niche job boards focus on specific fields, regions, or salary levels, making them ideal when you want quality over quantity. These sites help you zero in on roles that match your expertise, values, or location without wading through irrelevant listings. 

• Big Shoes Network — Marketing, design, PR, and communications (Midwest‑focused)

• Dice — Tech, IT, engineering, cybersecurity

• JobsThatHelp — Wisconsin nonprofit and mission‑driven roles

• MilwaukeeJobs — Milwaukee metro area employers

• The Ladders — Professional and executive roles ($100k+)

Best for: targeted searches where quality beats quantity.

Aggregators function like search engines for jobs, pulling listings from company websites, job boards, and applicant‑tracking systems. They’re especially useful when you want to uncover hidden or hard‑to‑find opportunities without checking dozens of sites. 

• Indeed

• Juju

• ZipRecruiter

Best for: finding roles that may not appear on traditional job boards.

Networking platforms combine job listings with relationship‑building, recruiter outreach, and personal branding. They’re essential for being discovered, staying visible, and tapping into opportunities that never make it to public job boards. 

• LinkedIn

Best for: networking, being discovered by recruiters, and showcasing your professional brand.

Government job portals list public‑sector roles at the federal or national level. These sites are the authoritative source for stable, benefits‑rich positions that follow structured hiring processes and clear qualification requirements. 

• USAJobs.gov — Federal government roles

• US.jobs — National labor exchange

Best for: stable, benefits‑rich public‑sector opportunities.

These resources support your job search by offering background information, research tools, and reference materials. They’re helpful for exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or deepening your understanding of industries and roles. 

• Reference Desk — General reference and research hub (not a job board)

Best for: background research, career exploration, and resource links.

Networking Groups should be an integral part of your job search.  They consistently offer solid support, community, and real‑world job‑search help. It’s intentionally not exhaustive; these are simply the groups our members rely on most.  These all involve people, meetings, support, events, or community.

•  SE Wisconsin Jobseeker Support Groups — Wisconsin’s most comprehensive jobseeker events listing, featuring virtual and in-person networking groups. (formerly "Ellie's List")

• 40Plus of Southeastern Wisconsin — Supports job seekers during career transition and in finding employment. For 50 years, our nonprofit and mentors have supported thousands of job seekers in Southeastern Wisconsin, providing free job search support and coaching. 

  • • • • Contact: See website

        • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/1881539

• My Networking Central — A searchable networking group and networking event database where job seekers, group facilitators and speakers can find events and topics of interest. 

  • • • • Contact: info@mynetworkingcentral.com 

        • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/my-networking-central/ 

• Lumen Christi Employment Network — This network includes supportive businessmen and women who assist adults in job transition, especially those without the benefit of outplacement services.  

  • • • • Contact: Pat Cronin | (262) 391-5406 

        • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/1827177/ 

• Crossroads Career Network — Whether at a career crossroads due to a job loss or a desire to move in a new career direction, Crossroads Career Network provides tools to help you on your journey.

  • • • • Contact: Care Ministries | 414-529-6700 

        • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/1827177/