I agree that networking is essential to getting yourself "in the loop". If you're strapped for money, the library has a lot of good books on this topic and Americopy is currently selling 500 business cards for ~$20. I got a set, they were ready the next day and they look nice. About 10 formats to choose from, one line of custom font and you can pick a generic symbol out of their books if you want. They also throw in a little plastic carrying case. You spread around 500 cards and that should help you get your name out there. -----Original Message----- From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Simon Chatfield Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 12:17 PM To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us Subject: Re: structural unemployment Without a doubt the best way to get a job is not through education or experience, but through networking and having an 'in' at the company. Ofcourse, through the people you meet during your education and through your experience you have even more options. Sending your resume blindly into a company even if you have the education and experience is still a crap-shoot at best. If you have a good relationship with an employee (in the same area) then you're almost guaranteed an interview regardless of what's on your resume. Just my two cents. -Simon __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss