Top Job Boards List: Sharing Secrets of Our Expert Outplacement Coaches

LinkedIn has become a behemoth in the ecosystem of job search for good reason. It’s now boasting that 97% of HR and staffing professionals use LinkedIn in their recruiting efforts. But not every job is posted on Linkedin.

IMPACT Group outplacement coaches advise job searchers to research industry-specific, local and other job boards to find job openings that aren’t widely advertised, but that may be an excellent match with their career goals.

Why would an organization choose NOT to post a job opening on Linkedin? Some organizations fear being overwhelmed by the number of responses.

As an HR leader, it’s important that you choose a job search coaching firm that keeps up with the rapid rate of change in how organizations source talent. Change happens fast as powerful industry leaders become eclipsed by newcomers. As an example, with revenues of more than $1 billion, Monster.com was once the go-to, global job board, serving North America, Europe, and Asia.

However, Monster and its parent company, CareerBuilder, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2025.

How Can Top Job Boards Support Your Job Search?

According to Robert Half, job boards are the most popular way for candidates to research employment opportunities, with 65% of US job seekers using them. Job boards become even more powerful when paired with outplacement coaching, which helps candidates build a broader search strategy that may include networking, professional events, social media, and direct company outreach.

The top job boards make it easier to:

• Identify which companies are actively recruiting
• Understand salary levels for specific positions
• Explore roles you may not have considered
• Learn about new postings quickly through automated job alerts

Top Job Boards for General Job Seekers

Job boards remain a fast and efficient way to access job openings across industries and locations. Even with the advent of social media and more traditional methods of job searching such as networking, around 50% of job applications globally come through job boards. Below are some of the top job boards that serve the needs of all kinds of job seekers:

• Indeed: Aggregates millions of listings from company websites and job boards. Also offers salary comparisons and employer reviews.
• LinkedIn: Combines job listings with networking. You can view who in your network works at target companies and, with a premium account, reach out to recruiters and other contacts via InMail.
• Glassdoor: Known for its employer reviews but also features job listings and salary insights.