I've been looking at some statistics on jobs related searches and as expected, the volumes have shot up in the last few months. Googling for jobs resulted in a lot of "big" names which we are already aware of and many of us have probably come across their frenzied non-targeted job match emails. So I looked and looked and finally came across some interesting as well as innovative sites that could be used for the purpose. I have not tried them, so I don't really know how they'd work, but I'm sure it's worth giving a try. If anyone have tried out any of them, please share your experiences here...

LinkUp - Job search engine which claims to be "Always Current, Often Unadvertised & Never Fake" with 358,884 available jobs and 18,076 company websites. Not to mention they have been featured on PC Magazine, Killer Startups, cnet & About.com

Workstir - It's a local service providers directory. The concept is rather than combing through lists of service providers and relying on gut instincts to pick up the best one, you simply post your need and start receiving bids from service providers in your email.

Paid Interviews - It is a career network that connects job candidates with their ideal employer using social media, sophisticated matching technology, and a unique model that pays candidates when hired.

Jobirn - Insider Referral Network - It is referral network that connects applicants with employees inside the company where they would like to work. Jobirn makes connecting easy through features available inside the website such as video conferencing, chat and thousands of jobs.

Snaptalent - Discover companies matching you expertise, build online resume and get jobs/vacancy updates.

Visual CV - VisualCV is better resume, online. Include video, pictures and a portfolio of your best work samples. Securely share different versions with employers, colleagues and friends, and control who sees what.

NotchUp - NotchUp is a new way to manage your career. Instead of YOU having to sort through hundreds of job postings, NotchUp enables top companies to find you and pay you to interview for available jobs. It's 100% free to join and use.

JobFox - Claims to be the fastest growing job site in America.

mployd - Mployd helps job seekers search for employment and leading the employers wanting to recruit, hire and provide opportunities.

TUGLink - It is an online peer-to-peer job search community where members help each other land interviews for desired jobs. It's a new powerful job search and recruitment tool with all the necessary privacy measures, financial incentives, and maximum freedom of choice.

SimplyHired - Simply Hired is a vertical search engine. Simply Hired building the largest online database of jobs on the planet. Their goal is to make finding your next job a simple yet effective, enjoyable journey.

FWJobs - If you are a web professional, here's good news for you. FWJobs is a job board with a declared goal of bringing together companies and professionals who take interests in latest web technologies, web standards and web design trends. That's why its audience is well defined and consist of best web professionals around the world.

WhoToTalkTo - It brings job seekers together so everyone can share and exchange the inside scoop.

Indeed - It is a search engine for jobs - with a radically different approach to job search. In one simple search, Indeed gives job seekers free access to millions of employment opportunities from thousands of websites.

CrunchBoard - It's the electronic version of the ultimate insider's network. Use CrunchBoard to connect with the most dynamic programmers, designers, entrepreneurs, executives, venture capitalists and others who are deeply interested in the new web, and looking for their next career step.

Happy hunting...