Does the site work properly (e.g., search capability, resume editing, etc.)?
If you search for jobs located in Chicago, Illinois, the job site should show you jobs in the Chicago area, if it has any. Some large employers have jobs open in many locations, so you may get a few jobs in your search results that don’t appear, at first glance, to be specifically in the geography you want. But most of them should fit your search criteria. If the results don’t match what you have requested, check for hints or help, and read them before you try again. Typically, on a search engine or other search site, your first few searches just help you understand better how to use the search capability so that you can get what you want. If you still don’t get what you want after 4 or 5 tries, then either the site does not have the jobs you want, or the search function doesn’t work properly (yes, that happens!). So, time to move on. • Does the site have the jobs you want — the “right” industry, profession, employer, and location for you? If you are looking for an electrical engineer
