“Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.” – Unknown
The posts over the next few days are about focusing on the source of jobs – companies. Yes, headhunters, job search sites and networking are all great ways to get a job, but let’s face it – all of the jobs are with companies. So I figured, why not start at the source for a few days? So stop dreaming about success and let’s get to work!
What are Company Career Websites?
Most major firms have a company website with a “careers” or “job seekers” section typically on the first page of their website. Most will allow you to search for open positions and post your resume. There tends to be a higher “hit” rate on company websites (assuming there is a reasonable match between your resume and the job requirements).
Tips:
- Use web resources to look for companies in your industry (or industries that interest you) such as Fortune Magazine’s “Fortune 1000“. The list lets you view the Fortune 1000 by various categories (companies, industry, best companies to work for, etc.).
- Do research on the company prior to posting your resume or applying for a job (sites like vault.com).
- Know your worth. Look at listings in the job websites that are similar to your current position (or positions that interest you) to see what salary is listed. New sites, such as glassdoor.com are also useful to get insight on companies and compensation.
Financial Services Company Career Sites:
- Blackstone – Blackstone is a well known asset management company. After giving a very good overview of the company, the left-hand side of the site provides the full range of hire types, from Internships through Experienced Hires. You can easily browse the open positions as well as register for the site. There were 10 job opportunities when I checked the site.
- JP Morgan Chase – Similar to the other sites, this site gives an overview of the company and then has links for Experienced Hires and University Programs. There is a link for “Jobs in Demand” as well as a “Search Jobs” tab. As with the other sites, it is worthwhile to register. There were over 4,000 job opportunities when I checked the site.
- HSBC – The HSBC career page starts off with a map of the world, you click where you want to work (or where you live) and then the site takes you to a more focused view for your region and country. The site includes “Tips & Guidelines” for candidate preparation as well as job search, recruiting events, career development and areas of opportunity. There were 250 job opportunities when I checked the site.
- Citigroup – Their careers page has two main segments – Professional Job Search and Graduate Recruitment. Focusing on the Professional Job Search, there is a choice of four regions (and your language choice). Click on the region of your choice and select Go. Once there, you will see a brief overview in the center of the page with several choices on the left hand side of the screen (Job Search, Build Your Profile and Graduates & Undergraduates). The right hand side of the screen has links to the different businesses within Citigroup. There were 1,280 job opportunities globally when I checked the site.
- Bank of New York Mellon Corporation – A leading asset management and securities services company, and headquartered in New York, The Bank of New York Mellon over $960 billion in assets under management. Their career page has a brief overview center page, with links on the left for jobs, areas of interest, college recruiting and more. Click “Search for BNY Mellon Jobs” to link to their jobs search page. There were 523 job opportunities when I checked the site.
Good luck in your search.
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