THE EMPLOYMENT BBS LIST Version 1.0 04-01-94 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. 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 We would like to be able to present you with an extensive listing of systems that could be of assistance in your search for suitable employment. Unfortunately, the reality is that very few employment related systems are online, and many of the online systems are limited to particular types of positions or only serve a limited geographical area. 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. To date the only state and local systems we have located are in Texas, but we expect all governments to become more active in the online arena. 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. 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. 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 _____________________________________________________________________________ Alliee Jersey City, NJ 908-613-0500 2400 FOCUS: Engineering, Science, Technical FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Nationwide listings of Engineering, Science and Technical related positions. Positions can be search and viewed by speciality, function or company. COMMENTS: Highly specialized job listings. System appears to be sponsored by ENR Magazine. Very simple, but time consuming search program. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Big Blue Dallas, Tx 214-386-6906 14400 FOCUS: X-IBMers National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local: Search Support Local: Resumes Maildoor: Tomcat QWK 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 San Jose, CA 408-248-4530 14400 FOCUS: Regional MIS/All Function FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for local employers JOB LISTINGS: Extensive listing of mostly MIS positions in the SF Bay area. Positions can be searched and viewed. A few all function positions are included in the database. COMMENTS: This system is not affiliated with the Careers Online at 508-879-4700 _____________________________________________________________________________ Careers Online Andover, MA 508-879-4700 2400 FOCUS: Computerworld Advertisers FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database JOB LISTINGS: None COMMENTS: This system is affiliated with Computerworld Newspaper. The job listings were reported as being from recent editions of the newspaper. We downloaded eight .EXE files dated 3-08-94 of 14K each at 2400! only to discover that none of the files contained any listings or job information. This system does not include a method of leaving the sysop a message. _____________________________________________________________________________ Career Systems Springfield, MA 413-592-9208 9600 FOCUS: N/A FEES: N/A FILES: N/A CONFERENCES: N/A RELATED SERVICES: N/A COMMENTS: When we called this system we were informed that the system was unable to help us and to please logoff. We left a message requesting information on the type of help available on the system and did not receive a response. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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: None 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. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ECCO*BBS San Franscisco, CA New York, NY 415-331-7227 212-580-4510 14400 14400 FOCUS: Local MIS/DP Positions FEES: Not Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local Resumes Local Jobs Maildoor: Tomcat QWK RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for local companies 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. ______________________________________________________________________________ Employment Board San Diego, CA 619-689-1348 14400 FOCUS: Local All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Fido Jobs Fido San Diego Jobs Fido Jobs-Now Maildoor: Tomcat QWK 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: Good collection of job search texts and files. CONFERENCES: Local Job Search Local Resume Maildoor: QWK Format RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for local employers 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 Job Search 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 collection of job search texts and files. CONFERENCES: Local Job Search Fido DFW-Jobs Fido Jobs-Now Jobnet Fair Emp Jobnet Jobs Jobnet Resumes Jobnet Interviewing Jobnet Fairs Internet tx.jobs Internet atl.jobs Internet ba.jobs Internet sdnet.jobs Internet cmh.jobs Internet dc.jobs Internet fl.jobs Internet hsv.jobs Internet mi.jobs Internet milw.jobs Internet ne.jobs Internet ne.jobs Internet stl.jobs Internet misc.jobs.contract Internet misc.jobs.misc Internet misc.jobs.offered Internet misc.jobs.entry Maildoor Tomcat QWK 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. _____________________________________________________________________________ Infoline Oakhurst, NJ 908-922-4742 14400 FOCUS: Local All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: Local Employment Local NJ Emp Local Job Search Local Pos Wanted Jobnet Jobs Jobnet Fair Emp Jobnet Resumes Jobnet Interviewing Maildoor: Tomcat QWK 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 513-281-6808 9600 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: None Required FILES: Limited collection of job search texts and files CONFERENCES: Fido Jobs Fido Jobs-Now Local PDX Jobs Internet ba.jobs Internet ba.jobs.offered Internet aus.jobs Internet uk.jobs Internet bionet.jobs Internet biz.jobs Internet fed.jobs Internet fl.jobs Internet misc.jobs Internet entry.jobs Internet misc.jobs.offered Internet vms.jobs Maildoor: QWK format 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: Please note that while this system may be the ultimate source of all jobs nationwide it is not necessary to call this system directly. 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. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 215-873-7170 14400 FOCUS: Regional All Function FEES: Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for local companies JOB LISTINGS: Supplied by variety of sources. Good source of all function positions in the PA Tri-State Area. Positions can be search and viewed. As nonsub- scribers we had limited access to the jobs database. ____________________________________________________________________________ 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 File Simi Valley, CA 805-581-6210 14400 FOCUS: National All Functions FEES: Required FILES: Extensive collection of job search texts and files. CONFERENCES: Local Job Search Jobnet Jobs Jobnet Resumes Jobnet Interviewing Jobnet Fair Emp Jobnet Career Fairs Maildoor Tomcat QWK RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for local companies 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. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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: Fido Jobs-Now Local Search Assistance 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: Limited list of 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 Bonita Springs, FL 813-495-1801 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 214-985-8585 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 collection of job search texts and files. CONFERENCES: Local Programmers Local Technical Local Temp Svcs. Local Disabled Local Human Svcs Local Engineering Local Sales Local Over 45 Local Professional Local Secretarial RELATED SERVICES: Resume Database for employers 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. ______________________________________________________________________________ New Professional Network Amherst, MA 413-549-8136 14400 FOCUS: National MIS/DP Hi-Tech FEES: None Required FILES: Collection of job search texts CONFERENCES: Local Job Search 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 collection of job search texts & files CONFERENCES: Local Mainframe Local Resume Fido Jobs-Now ESN Jobs PCCNET Jobs USENET Jobs Maildoor: Blue Wave QWK 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 & LOCAL GOVERNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________ Texas Window on State Government Austin, TX 800-227-8392 TEC hi-TEC BBS 512-475-4893 9600 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 function positions available in Texas. This 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. 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 other state employment commissions. Please let us know if your state or local government offers similar services. ____________________________________________________________________________ Fort Worth, TX 817-871-8612 2400 FOCUS: Ft Worth City Employment FEES: None Required FILES: None CONFERENCES: None RELATED SERVICES: None JOB LISTINGS: Positions available with Ft. Worth City Government. Listings can be viewed and downloaded. COMMENTS: A tip of the modem to Ft. Worth for providing this service. Hopefully more state and local governments will begin to recognize the many benefits of operating online information centers. ____________________________________________________________________________ FEDERAL SYSTEMS _____________________________________________________________________________ FJOBS BBS Macon, GA 912-757-3100 9600 FOCUS: National Federal Employment FEES: None Required FILES: Extensive collection of job search texts. 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 collection of job search texts 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. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Cheers & Jeers Comments from our travels on the electronic highway CHEERS Cheers and a tip of the modem, to the Consumer Information Center operated by Joshua Shleien, Jerry Young and the GSA at 202-208-7679. This is not an employment related BBS, but it is full of helpful texts and files for consumers. No access fees are required and the system uses high speed modems for file transfers. The board is a Wildcat! BBS system so it has none of the cryptic command problems often associated with government systems. The system also has online games available, so in addition to being highly informative, it is fun. Put this system in your dialer as it is well worth the call. JEERS Jeers to Laran Communications for its wide spread distribution of the Job-Link files ALL-JL1 and ALL-JL2. Each of these 36K files (compressed to 18K) contains 35K of advertising, promotion and file display overhead. Together the two files contain 1K of actual information on a grand total of 3 jobs and two of jobs are with Laran. Reminds us of the commercial with the old lady asking "Where's the BEEF?" (C) 1994 - Executive Connection