He researched prospective companies and responded to Internet job postings. One of those responses turned into a job as central regional director at the Walled Lake office of FutureLink Corp. , which provides computer software-related services to companies. The Internet has emerged as one of the top resources in searching for or responding to job openings, researchers say. That doesn't include the countless number of job seekers who research company sites or send resumes by e-mail. Although the Internet can be overwhelming, career sites or job boards provide a starting point, experts say.
Most businesses pay to search the database, which means they are serious.
Job seekers can post and respond to openings free of charge. In all three categories, the Internet kicks the crap out of all other mediums. Legrand said job seekers can respond to 100 job openings in two hours rather than weeks. Smith said job searches should include online versions of trade magazines, newspaper classified sections and corporate Web sites. Liquorish suggested job seekers respond to specific ads rather than posting a resume on a board.