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Trusted Job Sites and Career Resources
Where to look for work in the United States beyond AltFTool, where to check pay and your rights, and where to report a job scam. We list these because they are official or long established, not because anyone paid us. Verify every employer yourself, whichever site you use.
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Trusted job sites
Official public job banks first, then general and specialist job boards.
- USAJOBS(opens in a new tab)Official (federal)The US government's official site for federal civilian jobs. Applying is free.
- CareerOneStop(opens in a new tab)Official (Dept. of Labor)Free job search, salary, training and career tools sponsored by the US Department of Labor.
- State job banks(opens in a new tab)Official (state)CareerOneStop's directory of every state's public job bank, run by state workforce agencies.
- Apprenticeship.gov(opens in a new tab)Official (Dept. of Labor)Search registered apprenticeships that pay you while you train.
- Indeed(opens in a new tab)Job boardLarge general job search engine covering most US industries and locations.
- LinkedIn Jobs(opens in a new tab)Job board + networkJob listings tied to professional profiles; useful for checking recruiters and companies.
- Glassdoor(opens in a new tab)Job board + reviewsJob listings alongside employee-submitted company reviews and pay reports.
- ZipRecruiter(opens in a new tab)Job boardGeneral job board with job alerts and one-click applications for many postings.
- SimplyHired(opens in a new tab)Job boardGeneral job search across US locations.
- Monster(opens in a new tab)Job boardLong-running general job board with career advice articles.
- Snagajob(opens in a new tab)Hourly jobsFocused on hourly, part-time and shift work in retail, food service and similar roles.
- Dice(opens in a new tab)Tech jobsJob board for technology professionals: software, IT, data and security.
- Wellfound(opens in a new tab)Startup jobsStartup jobs, formerly AngelList Talent; many listings show salary and equity.
- Built In(opens in a new tab)Tech jobsTech and startup jobs with city-specific sections for major US tech hubs.
- ClearanceJobs(opens in a new tab)Cleared jobsJobs for people who hold or can obtain a US security clearance.
- Health eCareers(opens in a new tab)Healthcare jobsHealthcare job board for physicians, nurses, allied health and administration.
- HigherEdJobs(opens in a new tab)Higher educationFaculty, staff and administrative jobs at colleges and universities.
- Idealist(opens in a new tab)Nonprofit jobsJobs, internships and volunteer roles at nonprofits and social-impact organizations.
- Handshake(opens in a new tab)Students & gradsInternships and entry-level jobs for college students, often through your school's career center.
- We Work Remotely(opens in a new tab)Remote jobsRemote-only job board, strongest in software, design, marketing and support.
- Remote OK(opens in a new tab)Remote jobsRemote job board covering tech and non-tech roles; check each listing's location limits.
Official help: pay data, rights and reporting fraud
- Report fraud to the FTC(opens in a new tab)Report job scams and other fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)(opens in a new tab)Report online fraud, including fake job offers and payment scams.
- IdentityTheft.gov(opens in a new tab)Personal recovery plan if a scammer has your Social Security number or ID.
- FTC: Job scams(opens in a new tab)The FTC's consumer advice on spotting and avoiding job scams.
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook(opens in a new tab)What occupations do, training needed, pay and job outlook.
- O*NET OnLine(opens in a new tab)Detailed skills, tasks and tools for thousands of occupations.
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(opens in a new tab)Your rights against workplace and hiring discrimination.
- USCIS(opens in a new tab)Official information on US work visas and employment authorization.
Watch out for job scams
Real employers never charge you to apply. Walk away if you see any of these:
- You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a background check or an application fee.
- They send a check and ask you to buy equipment from their vendor or send part of it back.
- The 'job' is receiving money into your account, or packages at home, and forwarding them.
- You get an offer without a real phone or video interview, often after a chat-only exchange.
Free career tools
Browser-based AltFTool tools for resumes, interviews, pay and scam checks. No sign-up.
- Resume MakerBuild a clean, ATS-friendly resume in your browser and export it.
- Cover LetterDraft a cover letter that matches the job you are applying for.
- Interview Question finderPractice common interview questions for your role.
- Career Prompt BuilderBuild AI prompts for resumes, cover letters, interview prep and salary negotiation.
- Job Offer Comparison ToolCompare job offers side by side, including pay and benefits.
- Hourly to Salary CalculatorConvert an hourly wage into weekly, monthly and yearly pay.
- Future Salary PredictorProject how your salary could grow with yearly raises.
- Job Scam Deposit CheckerCheck job offer text locally for payment, money-mule and urgency warning signs.
- Resume PII StripperRemove personal details from a resume before sharing it publicly.
- Job Board Profile Cleanup GuideFind personal data that should not sit on a public job profile.
- Phishing Email AnatomySee how fake job-offer and other phishing messages are built, red flag by red flag.
- VisaScout: compare visa providersCompare visa service providers, prices and processing times.
- AltFTool Backlinks directoryOur directory of places to list and promote a site or portfolio.
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Job sites and tools: frequently asked questions
What is the best free job site in the US?
There is no single best site. Large boards such as Indeed and LinkedIn cover the most industries, USAJOBS is the official source for federal jobs, state job banks list local public and private openings, and specialist boards are better for fields such as tech, healthcare, higher education and nonprofits. Use two or three that fit your field.
Are government job sites free to use?
Yes. USAJOBS, CareerOneStop and state job banks are free. No one needs to pay to apply for a government job; offers to sell access to federal jobs are scams.
Does AltFTool partner with these job sites?
No. We list them because they are well known or official, not because of any payment or partnership. Inclusion does not mean we vouch for every posting on them, so verify each employer.
Are the AltFTool career tools free?
Yes. The resume, cover letter, interview, salary and scam-check tools are free, need no sign-up, and run in your browser.
Job search guides
Plain-English guides for job seekers in the US.
- Spot job scamsLearn the warning signs of fake job offers in the US: fake check and equipment scams, pay-to-train schemes, reshipping and task scams, and how to report them to the FTC and IC3.
- US resume guideA practical guide to the American resume: one or two pages, no photo, the sections recruiters expect, how applicant tracking systems read it, and how to tailor it to each job.
- Interview preparationPrepare for phone, video and in-person interviews in the US: research the employer, answer common and behavioral questions with the STAR method, ask good questions and follow up.
- Salary negotiationHow to research fair pay in the US, answer salary expectation questions, compare total compensation and negotiate a job offer politely, with sample wording.