Whether you’re a new grad or experienced professional, managing your career and knowing what steps to take to move up the ladder is tough. Most job seekers go to the familiar route with Monster or LinkedIn, but sometimes exploring off-the-beaten-track sites is the way to go. These lesser-known resources have a lot to offer in terms of job openings and advice, but yet to gain the popularity they deserve. We think these sites are worth the visit for their interview tips, skill-building articles, and networking possibilities and that all job seekers should cover every angle before deciding on a career path.

Our first advice to you is to create a “Jobs” tab on your Wibki account, and center your favorite job seeking sites there. You can start by adding the ones you like from this list. 😉

Corner Office: The Advice Column From CEO’s and Senior Managers

Corner Office is a bi-weekly feature published by the New York Times (the name alone should give you an idea of how great these interviews are). The articles discuss management and leadership with renown professionals, handpicked by the expert editors. Interviews feature business gurus like Heineken’s Dolf van den Brink, Google’s Laszlo Block, and Bloomingdales’ Michael Gould. Every topic is compelling, and you’ll read opinions that matter on diversity, transparency and decision-making.

TradeUp: Upgrade Your Skill Set

If your dream job requires a skill you don’t have, TradeUp wants to help. After a lengthy assessment test, they determine what skills you have and which ones you’ll need to acquire. They’ll then hook you up with the best online resources, and once you’ve improved the skills necessary for a particular job, they put you in touch with employers looking to hire. Lessons include HTML, SEO, and accounting ethics. TradeUp wants to help you stay ahead of the pack with skills to help you land the job.

The Daily Muse: The All-In-One Career Site

Along with expert tips and interesting posts, they also profile cool companies looking to hire in a very unique way. The profiles include an interview with someone currently employed with the company. This gives job seekers a sense of their corporate culture, work environment, and company quirks. For example, in their coverage of Groupon, they let you know they have a “Humor Team”, perfect for people who want a laid-back work environment.

Good.Co: The Career Matchmaker

Good.co believes that finding a job is like finding the right soulmate because a job that’s perfect for one person can be a nightmare for another. They’ve created a test to find your archetype blend, your current organization’s blend and the rest is science. They’ll then let you know if your current job is right for you and determine the best career fit for you. Maybe you’re a free-thinker stuck in a ridged job and need more room for creativity. Good.co will let you know where you’ll be most useful (and happy!)

SkillPages: The Skill Liaison

SkillPages is similar to LinkedIn in many ways: you create a profile, add your skills, and get endorsed. Where they differ is that you can look for people with unique skills to fit exactly what you’re looking for. They have english tutors, divers looking for a buddy, and fashion stylists to help you get dressed for your next big event. SkillPages will make sure they only put you in touch with people in your area and even lets you share job opportunities on Facebook if one of your friends has the right skills.

About.me and Vizify: The 21st Century Resume

With fierce competition today’s job market, the best ways to stand out and set yourself apart from other applicants is to create an online resume and we have some suggestions. About.me is a way for you to showcase yourself with all your social network accounts together in a neat and tidy profiles. Vizify offers a more visual representation of your life journey. After connecting to your social media accounts, they create a beautiful info-graph with timelines and photos that will impress any potential employer.

ResumUP: Helping You Map Out Your Next Steps

ResumUP helps you plan out your next career steps. They first compose a graph of your career up until today, and then let you know what skills you’ll be to acquire to reach your goal. ResumUp will help you find the right experts to learn the skills you need and the jobs that will further and nurture your career. They essentially create the perfect roadmap to your dream job because sometimes we need a little guidance.