For physicians, some of the most interesting developments in online job searching are taking place at the CMA's own site, where classified advertising from CMAJ has proved a popular addition since its introduction 6 months ago (www.cma.ca/careers/index.htm). Advertisements are listed under 10 different headings, which are then subdivided — the Positions Vacant section offers 14 subclassifications for individual specialties. The classified ads from the Sept. 19 issue of CMAJ contained 38 vacant positions for family physicians; visitors can respond to many of them with a mouse click.

Another major change will take place early next year, when CMA Careers (www.cmacareers.com) is launched as part of Industry Canada's massive SkillNet site (www.skillnet.ca). Karen McKenzie, program manager for CMA Careers, says the new site will provide a career-matching service that will allow physicians and other health care professionals to post their resumés online. This will allow them to match their qualifications to a range of medical opportunities across Canada. As well, employers will be able to post vacant positions and manage large recruitment campaigns. "The idea is to bring both sides of the career-matching equation together in one place," she said. (CMA members will be able to register and search the site for free; there will be a charge for nonmembers.)

SkillNet has already attracted similar participation from the nursing, teaching and other professions. McKenzie said the CMA is particularly eager to attract health care professionals to the site as they launch their careers.

If you're interested in a job in biomedical research, consider visiting www.sciencejobs.com. Developed by the publishers of New Scientist (www.newscientist.com) and the research Web site Biomednet (www.bmn.com), this new service is an electronic career board that lets employers post job openings.