Referrals come from people that have taken the time to help you. Holding connecting meetings with employees of target companies or members of associations can be a great way to get the attention of someone who would rather not go through the traditional process of finding a new hire. Religiously The world moves pretty fast. The Internet moves even faster. When a job seeker receives an e-mail as a result of a submitted resume there needs to be a timely response.
Perceptions online are far less forgiving than they are offline.
People demand instantaneous results. Critical care needs to be taken in the format and protocol of e-mail. If you are an active user of the Internet it may be wise to set up an e-mail address specifically for use in the job search. This will avoid messages getting caught up in the clutter of other online activity. When opportunities present themselves for e-mail contact with a hiring manager, be certain to include and invite offline contact information.