When searching for a job online, don't let the clutter trip you up. With thousands of job ad sites on the Web, finding worthy job opportunities can be confusing, difficult and time consuming.

There are ways to minimize time spent looking and maximize chances of finding that great job. Craig Donato of classifieds search engine Oodle has a few helpful tips for job seekers:

1. Find sites that compile job listings from many sources. You'll be able to see all the jobs available in your area without needing to search many sites.

2. Let the sites work for you. Use sites that allow you to set up profiles of what you're looking for and that will send you new job postings. Oodle, for example, will send you an e-mail once a day of new job listings that meet your ideal job criteria.

3. Make sure the listings are up-to-date. New listings can arrive as often as every few minutes. Make sure you're not browsing through expired listings.

4. Use sites with a variety of job types. Oodle has popular positions as well as hard-to-find opportunities and specialties, and boasts an impressive number of internships and volunteer opportunities aimed at college students.

Companies like Oodle compile updated classifieds from many sources onto one Web site to make job hunting simple.