do you use online sites to find a job?

I tried this when I graduated from college--along with sending out resumes and portfolios. I found that nothing worked better than face-to-face interaction. I then finally got a job and became the gate-keeper for prospective employees. Not to be negative, but I rarely gave priority to people who just sent me emails, and I never checked online sites--they're too impersonal. Even something as simple as a hand-written note along with a professional resume would get the person past me and into the boss's inbox. It sucks to really have to put yourself out there, but until you do, you're a faceless, digital bunch of words competing with actual people--who have connections and (even if they don't have connections) make a statement about who they are that can say so much more than a digital resume--such as their level of professional dress, their demeanor, and their personality. Cold calling sucks, but it's what got me my first job. I'd sent out over 50 resumes with no response, so I hopped on a plane to the city I wanted to go and cold called people until I got one offer for an interview. It was horrible, and I went home so discouraged. Then 3 months later (an eternity!!), I got a call back from one of the companies I'd cold called on that trip. Apparently, they didn't have any work when I called, but they remembered my initiative and called me for a job as soon as they landed a major client. Get out there. It may take awhile, but you'll definitely find something. I don't know you, but you seem like a very articulate and dedicated person. Good luck!

i have my resume up at a couple different sites. Monster.com, Careerboard.com. I think its still up on the local newpaper sites too. But like you said i never got any leads from it other then scam jobs or jobs where they want you to be a telemarketer. Those really make me mad because they never really look at your resume. I have more luck with the local newspapers.

hello,my dear friend. i have a resume up on different online sites now .but i have no luck with any of them too.Fortunatily,I was receviced to have a interview yestoday.but i cann't go to work at once,there is no chance to me.i must be graduated in July in 2007.Good luck .