THE EMPLOYMENT BBS LIST Version 0.2 07-01-94 Introduction This list and review was compiled by the staff of the Executive Connection Information System. The following listings were gathered from several sources, including several national bbs lists, tag lines, discussions in job related conferences, magazine articles, and network node lists. In every case the system was contacted within 30 days of the publication date of this list. If we could not make contact with a system, we have not included that board in this list. If you know of a board that should be included in this list, please leave a message on the Executive Connection at 214-306-3393 (Online), Fido 1:124/9032, Internet staff@execon.metronet.com. If you are the sysop of one of the boards listed here and any information is incorrect, or changes, please let us know. This list will be issued on a regular basis. The most recent release can be fido file requested using the name employ, or by sending an e-mail message to employ@execon.metronet.com. The information contained herein is correct to the best of our knowledge. No warranties are expressed or implied. This list may be freely posted and distributed as long as it is not modified in any way. Job Seekers Since a call to most of these systems will be long distance we suggest you review the section on conventions for a better understanding of the features of each of the boards listed. Don't overlook the help that might be available on your local boards. Many sysops carry the job conferences from Fido, Rime, Jobnet, Internet etc,. and these conferences can be an excellent source of job information. The best employment board is the one that helps you find your next job. The boards are divided into four main sections: 1) Independent 2) Recruiter Sponsored, 3) State & Local 4) Federal. Independent boards typically carry information and job listings from a variety of different sources and the information is updated on a periodic basis. Regular calls are required to get the latest lists. 2) Recruiter Sponsored boards typically include a resume database and once you upload your resume you have been entered into their system for current and future consideration for the jobs they have available. It is not necessary to call these systems on a regular basis. 3) State & Local boards are operated by state or by local governments. Information on the state and local government boards is updated on a regular basis and periodic calls are necessary to obtain the latest information. 4) Federal boards are operated by the Federal Government and only include listings of government employment. All the OPM systems have much the same information and it is not necessary to call multiple systems. The job vacancy information is updated on a weekly basis. Some of the independent boards also carry federal employment information from the OPM boards. Conventions System Name Location Main Phone Number Max Baud FOCUS: Where are the jobs located and what industries and functions are included. National focus means you will find positions available nationwide. Regional focus means that the positions are generally limited to the section of the country in which the board operates. Local focus means that the positions are generally limited to the metro area in which the board operates. A National focus always includes regional and local positions. If the jobs are generally limited to a particular function or industry this information is noted. FEES: Free or Required ANY charge for FULL system access and the board is designated as fee required. FILES: Only job search and employment related texts and files are considered. The age and utility of the files are also a factor. This entry does not refer to job vacancy lists and files only to employment and search information and tools. The classifications of limited, good and extensive are subjective evaluations. CONFERENCES: Only job search and employment related conferences are noted. Conferences designated as Local are not echoed outside the system to other boards. Network conferences related to job search and employment are noted by network and conference name. See the conference listings for more details on the content of various networks. RELATED SERVICES: Activities, services, and products available to assist the job seeker find suitable employment. Typical entries include resume database, resume services, recruiter lists etc. Additional fees or charges for these services does not influence the FEES Free or Required status of the board. JOB LISTINGS: Factual and subjective comments on the number, type, age and utility of the positions listed on the system and the method used to access these positions. Our preference is for systems to permit viewing, searching and downloading of all job listings. On several systems we could not gain access to the job listings without a paid subscription. In some cases we elected to pay the fee on other systems we declined and have made note of the fact that we did not have complete access. COMMENTS: Remarks and observations that may assist the job seeker in selecting a system to call. Please note that every system included in this list has the potential to be an asset in the search process. In compiling this list we called 100s of systems and most did not meet the minimum criteria we have established. _____________________________________________________________________________ INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS _____________________________________________________________________________ Big Blue Dallas, Tx 214-386-6906 14400 FOCUS: X-IBMers National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Meetings, Seminars, and job related Lectures JOB LISTINGS: Text files of Internet Job Listings Lists can be downloaded. COMMENTS: This system is open to X-IBM employees only and offers support in finding employment, and main- taining contact. ____________________________________________________________________________ Career Link Phoenix, AZ 602-973-2002 2400 FOCUS: National All Function FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Compiled lists of managerial, professional, technical help wanted advertisements appearing in major metro newspapers. Vacancies can be searched and selectively downloaded. Lists are updated weekly. COMMENTS: This is the electronic online edition of Career Link Publication. Account and system access must be est- ablished by voice at 602-841-2134. Fees include an online access charge of $ .50/min. System demo is available prior to subscribing. _____________________________________________________________________________ Careers Online Andover, MA 508-879-4700 2400 FOCUS: Computerworld Advertisers FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Computer related positions advertised in Computerworld. COMMENTS: This system is affiliated with Computerworld Newspaper. The job listings were reported as being from recent editions of the newspaper. _____________________________________________________________________________ D.I.C.E Sunnyvale, CA Newark, NJ Des Moines, IA 408-737-9939 210-242-4166 515-280-3423 9600 9600 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Positions FEES: Not Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for nationwide contract and permanent employment in MIS/DP related positions. Extensive list of vacancies organized by area code. Vacancies can be viewed, search and downloaded. Frequent updates to the job listings. COMMENTS: System is focused entirely on employment. Vacancies are provided be employment agencies, companies and brokers. Each board carries the same information so it is not necessary to call each system. _________________________________________________________________________ Delight The Customer Saginaw, MI 517-797-3740 14400 FOCUS: QA/QC, Mkting, Cust. Svc. FEES: Required FILES: Limited CONFERENCES: Fido RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Specialized job database of sales, marketing, QA/QC, training and customer service positions. Jobs can be viewed, searched and downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ Digital X- Connect Dallas, TX 214-517-8443 14400 FOCUS: National All Function FEES: Required FILES: Good CONFERENCES: Local JobNet RELATED SERVICES: NONE JOB LISTINGS: Federal job vacancies which can be downloaded others contained in message base. COMMENTS: Operated by Andy Walding founder of the JobNet network. Complete information on the network, including a list of systems carrying the net is available from this system. ______________________________________________________________________________ ECCO*BBS San Franscisco, CA New York, NY Chicago, IL 415-331-7227 212-580-4510 312-404-8685 14400 14400 14400 FOCUS: Local MIS/DP Positions FEES: Not Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for permanent and contract vacancies in the S/F Bay and New York Metro areas. Job listings provided by local firms. Vacancies can be viewed and downloaded. COMMENTS: Operated by Cello Development Company. Both boards carry the same information so it is not necessary to call both systems. Chicago in start-up phase. _____________________________________________________________________________ Employment Board San Diego, CA 619-689-1348 14400 FOCUS: Local All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Fido RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Listing of MIS/DP positions in California and employment information for local area. Vacancies can be downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ Employment Connection Leominster, MA 508-537-1862 14400 FOCUS: Local All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Positions available at MIT and in Boston area. Vacancies can be viewed, searched, and downloaded. COMMENTS: Special facilities for visually impaired callers. Files include job search information for people with disabilities. ______________________________________________________________________________ Employment Line Sutton, MA 508-865-7928 14400 FOCUS: N.E Region All Function FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database, Employer Database JOB LISTINGS: Computer and All Functions primarily in N.E region Listing provided by companies. Positions can be viewed. COMMENTS: Operated by a Human Resources Consulting firm. ____________________________________________________________________________ Executive Connection Dallas, TX 214-306-3393 14400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: Local Fido JobNet Internet RELATED SERVICES: Resume assistance, recruiter lists JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for nationwide vacancies in all functions and industries. System combines listings from many sources. Vacancies can be viewed, searched and downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ Index System Atlanta, GA 706-613-0566 14400 FOCUS: Local FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Grapevine jobs network. Local jobs message base for the Atlanta area. _____________________________________________________________________________ InfoTech Direct St. Louis, MO 314-647-4599 14400 FOCUS: Local MIS/DP FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local Fido RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Job vacancies contained in message base. COMMENTS: New system recently went online. ___________________________________________________________________________ Infoline Oakhurst, NJ 908-922-4742 14400 FOCUS: Local All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local JobNet RELATED SERVICES: Resume assistance JOB LISTINGS: Contained in message base ____________________________________________________________________________ J-Connection Washington, DC 813-791-0101 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Good source of permanent and contract MIS/DP positions. Available positions organized by region and can be downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ Jobs_BBS Portland, OR 503-281-6808 9600 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: Limited CONFERENCES: Local Fido Internet RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for all positions available in jobs related newsgroups and conferences and home of the Jobs-Now echo carried on 1000's of BBSes. COMMENTS: The JOBS-NOW echo is carried by 1000's of BBSes and it should be available on a system in your local area. Reduced access due to mail processing so check times of system availability. _____________________________________________________________________________ Job Watch Schenectady, NY 518-393-3826 9600 FOCUS: Local & Federal FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Fido RELATED SERVICES: Resume DataBase JOB LISTINGS: Federal Jobs organized by region. Files can be downloaded. COMMENT: System operates on a part-time basis 8AM-6PM. Set Modem to 9600 to avoid connection problems. ____________________________________________________________________________ Maine Career Connection Standish, ME 207-642-4802 9600 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Positions FEES: Required FILES: Limited CONFERENCES: JobNet RELATED SERVICES: Resume DataBase JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for MIS/DP positions. Jobs can be downloaded. COMMENT: Set modem to 9600 to avoid connection problems. _________________________________________________________________________ Networking Careers Online 508-620-1178 2400 FOCUS: National Networking Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Limited number of listing involving computer networking. Listings can be viewed. ____________________________________________________________________________ Online Opportunities Philadelphia, PA 610-873-7170 14400 FOCUS: Regional All Function FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Good source of all function positions in the PA Tri-State Area. Local positions can be viewed searched and downloaded. As nonsubscribers we had limited access to the national jobs database. ____________________________________________________________________________ Opportunity Network Dallas, TX Chicago, IL Atlanta, GA San Jose, CA 214-444-0050 708-995-0050 404-578-0544 408-363-6500 14400 9600 9600 9600 FOCUS: Local All Function FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Supplied by advertising companies COMMENTS: Each system lists local positions available. Take notes and do not depend on the capture feature of your comm program. Positions can only be selected and viewed. __________________________________________________________________________ Opportunity BBS Hampton Roads, VA 804-588-4031 2400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: Good CONFERENCES: JobNet RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTS: Excellent source of regional positions in the S.E. USA. Positions can be searched, viewed or downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ Out There San Jose, CA 408-263-2248 9600 FOCUS: Regional MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Extensive listing of regional MIS/DP positions in S.F Bay Area. Listings can be search and viewed. ______________________________________________________________________________ Resume Exchange Scottsdale, AZ 602-947-4283 14400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Fido JobNet Internet RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Excellent collection of all function all industry vacancies. Listings contained in a searchable database. ___________________________________________________________________________ Resume File Simi Valley, CA 805-581-6210 14400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: Local JobNet RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for nationwide vacancies in all functions and industries. Vacancies can be viewed, searched and downloaded. COMMENTS: System information and help packet mailed upon subscription. ___________________________________________________________________________ Tag On-Line Career Bank Philadelphia, PA 215-969-3845 14400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: Local JobNet RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Good source for nationwide vacancies in all functions and industries. Vacancies can be viewed and downloaded. _____________________________________________________________________________ RECRUITER SPONSORED SYSTEMS _____________________________________________________________________________ Data Processing Network San Franscisco, CA 415-788-7101 9600 FOCUS: Regional MIS/DP Contract Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local Fido RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Regional list of MIS/DP Contract positions. The vacancies can be viewed. COMMENTS: Excellent source of contract positions. System is operated by Toner Corporation a contingency search firm/broker specializing in contract placement. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Computer Careers Charlotte, NC 704-554-1102 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Nationwide list of MIS/DP positions. Vacancies can be viewed and downloaded. COMMENTS: Computer Careers is a contingency search firm specializing in nationwide data processing search and placement. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Data Processing Careers Fort Worth, TX 817-268-2193 2400 FOCUS: Local MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Local MIS/DP positions. Vacancies can be viewed. COMMENTS: Data Processing Careers is a contingency search firm specializing in local data processing positions. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ DP Job Works Ft. Wayne IN 219-436-9702 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source for MIS/DP positions. Vacancies can be downloaded. COMMENTS: DP Job Works is a contingency search firm specializing in nationwide data processing positions. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. ____________________________________________________________________________ Job Bulletin Board Dallas, TX 214-612-9925 9600 FOCUS: Local MIS/DP Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source of local MIS/DP Positions. Vacancy list can be viewed. COMMENTS: The sysop of this system, is a recruiter for Technical Recruiting Associates, a contingency search firm specializing in High-Tech positions. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Job Trac Dallas, TX 214-349-0527 2400 FOCUS: Local Technical & Minority FEES: None Required FILES: Limited CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Not available to job seekers COMMENTS: System is operated by KLG & Associates, a private search placement agency specializing in technical and minority placement. This system has been online 10 plus years. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Jobbs Roswell, GA 404-992-8937 2400 FOCUS: Regional All Functions FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database Recruiter Lists College Lists Company Records JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source of all function positions in SE USA. Positions can be viewed. COMMENTS: Operated by William Griffith of Alpha Systems, a contingency search firm specializing in all functions and industries is S.E. USA. Upload resume for consid- eration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Lee Johnson Crockette, CA 510-787-3191 9600 FOCUS: Software Engineering FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database Interactive online resume assistance. JOB LISTINGS: Current Software Engineering Assignments COMMENTS: Operated by Lee Johnson, an executive recruiter specializing software engineering positions. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ New Professional Network Amherst, MA 413-549-8136 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Hi-Tech FEES: None Required FILES: Good CONFERENCES: Local RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Excellent source of MIS/DP High-Tech positions nationwide. Vacancies can be viewed, searched and downloaded. COMMENTS: System is operated by Allen Davis & Associates, National Technical Search. NTS is a contingency search firm specializing in MIS/DP High-Tech positions. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. _____________________________________________________________________________ Search Vancouver, WA 206-253-5213 9600 FOCUS: Regional MIS/DP Positions FEES: Not Required FILES: Limited CONFERENCES: Local Fido RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: Available positions can be downloaded COMMENTS: Operated by Sawvel & Associates a contingency search firm specializing in DP employment in NW USA. Upload resume for consideration for current and future vacancies. ____________________________________________________________________________ STATE GOVERNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________ ALEX Automated Labor Exchange The ALEX system is a national job bank of hard to fill positions. This system can also be search by a variety of categories including military speciality. Available jobs can be viewed. The ALEX system originates in Albany, New York which means that it should be available through each state employment commission. The following states have made ALEX directly available to the public: TEXAS TEC hi-TEC BBS Dialout at 800-227-8392 Direct at 512-475-4893 VIRGINIA 804-371-6521 7:30am-6pm Mon-Fri Please note that for best connections with the ALEX systems your communications software must be set to VT100, VT102, VT52. Each of the ALEX systems carry the same information so it is not necessary to call more than one system. Please let us know if your state offers this service. ___________________________________________________________________________ Texas Window on State Government Austin, TX TEC hi-TEC BBS Dialout Direct 800-227-8392 512-475-4893 9600 16800 FOCUS: See Comments FEES: None Required FILES: TEC & employment related text files CONFERENCES: None JOB LISTINGS: Listings can be viewed and searched by a variety of categories. System contains two jobs databases. COMMENTS: The Texas Window on State Government can be reached by the 800 toll free number above. Once connected to the main system a connect service is available to the TEC hi-TEC employment board. The hi-TEC system can also be called directly at 512-475-4893. The TEC operates two job related systems, both available from the main menu. The first system is the Governors Job Bank which lists all positions available with the state government or government related agencies. The system is fully searchable by a variety of categories including region, salary, occupation etc. The second system available is ALEX. The ALEX system is a national job bank of hard to fill positions (See ALEX above). Please let us know if your state or local government offers similar services. ____________________________________________________________________________ TEXAS ED BBS Austin, Tx Dialout Direct 800-227-8392 512-475-3689 9600 14400 FOCUS: Texas Education Positions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Fido Internet JOB LISTINGS: Education related positions which can be downloaded COMMENTS: System can be reached via the Texas Window on State Government (above) or called directly at 512-475-3689. ____________________________________________________________________________ LOCAL GOVERNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________ Fort Worth, TX Plano, Tx 817-871-8612 214-881-0386 2400 2400 Please let us know if your state and/or local government provides online job opportunities. ____________________________________________________________________________ FEDERAL SYSTEMS _____________________________________________________________________________ Fjobs BBS Macon, GA 912-757-3100 9600 FOCUS: National Federal Employment FEES: None Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Complete list of Federal Job vacancies by region and state. Text and ZIP files available for download. This system is the ultimate source for federal job information. COMMENTS: A federal bbs system that is easy-to-use and offers high speed transfers. Sysop has done an excellent job of making this system user friendly and a help file is available for download. _____________________________________________________________________________ Office of Personnel Management Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA Detroit, MI Philadelphia, PA 815-575-6521 404-730-2370 313-226-4423 215-580-2216 2400 2400 9600 14400 FOCUS: National/Reg Federal Employment FEES: None Required FILES: Extensive CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTS: Complete list of Federal job vacancies by region and state. Generally text and ZIP files available for download. COMMENTS: Systems contain the same job vacancy information. It is not necessary to call each system. _____________________________________________________________________________ Department Of Interior 800-368-3321 14400 FOCUS: Positions with Dept. FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTS: Permanent and part-time positions available with the Department of the Interior. Positions can be downloaded ____________________________________________________________________________ JOB RELATED NETWORKS & CONFERENCES JOBNET NETWORK: Network devoted to employment and resumes organized as follows with conferences devoted to job posting and conferences devoted to resumes/discussion: (1) Professional/Management (2) Technical/Engineering (3) Clerical Administration (4) International (5) Accounting/Financial (6) Chemical Engineering (7) Contract Jobs (8) Electrical Engineering (9) Health/Medical (10) Mechanical Engineering (11) Sales/Marketing (12) MIS/DP (13) Environmental Eng. (14) HR/Personnel (15) Purchasing (16) Technical Writing (17) Employment Issues (17) Career Fairs FIDO NETWORK: Jobs-Now Conference devoted to all job postings Jobs Conference devoted to resumes/discussions INTERNET: Includes a variety of employment related newsgroups, some very active others with limited traffic: (1) atl.jobs Atlanta employment (2) ba.jobs San Francisco Bay Area employment (3) bionet.jobs Scientific employment (4) biz.jobs Business employment (5) can.jobs Canadian employment (6) dc.jobs D.C. employment (7) fl.jobs Florida employment (8) mi.jobs Michigan employment (9) milw.jobs Milwaukee employment (10) misc.jobs. Contract employment (11) ne.jobs New England employment (12) stl.jobs St. Louis employment (13) triangle.jobs Triangle Area employment (14) tx.jobs Texas employment (15) uk.jobs UK employment ___________________________________________________________________________ Cheers & Jeers Comments from our travels on the electronic highway ____________________________________________________________________________ CHEERS to Andy Walding, the Digital X-Connect and the JobNet Network. Andy has put a great deal of time and effort into this 100% employment related network and it shows. JobNet is logically organized by function, free to sysops, and provides timely information to job seekers. For further information on obtaining JobNet contact the Digital X-Connect. JEERS to all the state governments that have elected not to make the ALEX system directly available to the online public. The information super highway is going to be a very rough ride for these officials. ____________________________________________________________________________ (C) 1994 - Executive Connection