Here are the main job search sites that are easy to use and they're well organized, but they arent' necessarily focused on the Milwaukee area or the Creative Industry:
www.monster.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.hotjobs.yahoo.com
www.jobdig.com
www.jobster.com
www.indeed.com
www.simplyhired.com
I've found that these sites are a lot more targeted to Milwaukee:
www.milwaukeejobs.com
http://milwaukee.jobing.com/default.asp
http://www.wisconsinjobsource.com/
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/milwaukee%2Djobs/?SN=139
One of the best sites I found was the Big Shoes Network. Their "purpose is to present you with internships and job openings that are within the fields of advertising, communications, graphic design, marketing, public relations, and web design & development." This site is specifically for young creatives seeking employment in Wisconsin and Illinois.
http://www.bigshoesnetwork.com/
However, there isn't much on the site right now that would fit my properly. Anyways, here's a few other sites that may help, not just with finding jobs, but preparing resumes, cover letters, portfolios, job outlook, etc.
http://jobbankusa.com/
http://www.jobbankinfo.org/
http://entertainmentcareers.com/
http://www.job-hunt.org/
http://collegegrad.com/
http://www.aftercollege.com/
http://www.collegerecruiter.com/
http://jobstar.org/index.php
And this one has pretty comprehensive tools even though it's based out of Minnesota. I recommend it.
http://www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/index.htm
So, those are just some of the resources I've scoured from the Internet. To better your chances of finding a career, you should also use other resources such as:
1) The Phonebook
2) Newspaper Classifieds
3) Classifieds in free employment guides on the street
4) Walk around and look for help wanted signs
5) Join an organization like AIGA and utilize their resources
6) Research the companies you would like to work for
7) Try to virally market yourself by leaving business cards or self-promotional stickers around town. (Try to avoid anything that would be considered vandalism).
8) Start blogging, twittering, facebooking, myspacing, get on LinkedIn, Coroflot, Plaxo and any other social-networking site you can to increase your visibility on the Internet.
9) PS - 99designs.com is a great place to compete against others on designs for clients and you could make some supplemental cash
And even after you've exhausted all of these resources, you have to remain positive. Just because you aren't getting called back or emailed after applying to dozens of jobs, it doesn't mean that there's something wrong with you. If you believe in fate, then you didn't get those jobs because a better one is just around the corner. If you believe in determinism, well, keep at searching or lower your standards. Maybe try working at a print shop or a paper store or anyplace that isn't necessarily exactly what you want, but is somehow related to your field. That way, you'll be able to network with coworkers and not go insane just sitting at home on the internet. During your down time, keep working on design projects for yourself or try freelancing little projects for your friends. Do some volunteer work (that always looks good on a resume). Do anything you can to keep busy and make a little money before that killer job comes around.
And remember, Forbes.com listed Milwaukee as one of the top 10 places for Young Professionals to find work, so keep your head up, your ear to the street, and your heart on design. Good luck to you (and me).
Sinceriously ~Bryan
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