40/60

There is an off-line and an on-line approach to the job search process. Both are important but I believe the off-line - people - approach is the most effective.

I wrote a book about the off-line strategy and tactics as you attach the market to find your perfect job. I will admit, there is a need to utilize the web in your off-line search strategy but it's for research - and primarily research. People hire people, they don't hire paper..or great emails..or great letters - but rather great people.

There are a lot of people right now posting up over their computers day in and day out scouring the web for new postings, more insight, new blogs, new articles etc. I believe the ratio between computer time and people time is 40/60. Spend 40 percent - at the most - over your computer and 60 percent of your time in front of great people. The web is a spring board to gain insight and to create introductions.
Now, I will add, I am speaking about 40/60 day light hours. For those who are really getting after it, use your discretion as to the time you spend at night on the web - the people you could be meeting with are probably sleeping so post up at your computer all night if you wish. So, use 40% of the time to get behind the curtain of the world of the people you are going to meet with and to schedule the meetings with people who you think can hire you or help you. Use the 60% of the time with great people who can hire your or help you. If you do this effectively, I am confident good things will be your result.

I believe life is about utilizing your energy in a positive way - to make a difference at whatever level that might mean for you. Put your energy where it will produce rewarding results for you and those you care about. And never confuse effort with accomplishment. Effort is great, but you get rewarded on accomplishments.

Go for it!