One of your top project managers is moving to another city, and you’d like to find a qualified replacement. You’ve used local newspaper employment advertisements in the past, but would like to take a stab at advertising your position on the Internet.

Here are a few great ways to find employees on the web.

Craigslist: Craigslist.org is a general online classifieds site, and it’s free to post jobs in most markets. Site visitors are free to peruse posts and make their own, and the site is easily navigable, with job categories broken down to be fairly specific. Craigslist tends to be a good resource when hiring for entry level, technical or creative positions. And be aware that Craigslist is an immensely popular site. You most likely will be inundated with candidates, many of whom may not be very qualified.

Job Boards: Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com are both great national services for finding qualified candidates. But keep the cost in mind. Monster.com costs $395 for a 60-day posting within one market and provides discounts for multiple listings. Careerbuilder.com is $389 for a 30-day posting. And both sites allow employers to search posted resumes for a fee. Fees start at $500 for a two-week access pass on Monster.com. also allows employers to search posted resumes for a $500 fee.

University Career Centers: Both alumni and soon-to-be college graduates utilize university career services to find out about employment opportunities. Many universities and colleges are now linked to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACElink). Employers using NACElink can post positions to multiple schools. The service costs $25 per school, but many schools allow you to post to their specific site for free.

Speciality Job Boards: Local job boards or industry specific job boards may be worth looking into. For example, Jobcircle.com is a good source for programmers in the Philadelphia area.

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