The document discusses how the job search process has changed due to technology. While some argue that nothing has fundamentally changed, others believe everything has changed. The rise of social networks, online job boards, and electronic applications and resumes have transformed how opportunities are found and applications are submitted. Networking now extends beyond in-person interactions to include social media and online connections. The key is understanding how recruiters and hiring managers use technology to search for and evaluate talent.

1. Dr. Jobsearch Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the inevitable economic recession Source: Wikimedia Commons. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dr._Strangelove.png

2. How has the job search changed? Being Found Resume Networking Applying For Job Finding Opportunities References & Credentials Cover Letter

3. Output Input Finding Opportunities Applying For Job References & Credentials Networking Technology Revolution Cover Letter Being Found Resume

4. What has fundamentally changed? Nothing.

5. Social Networks & Job Boards Online Applications Output Networking & Social Media Follow-Up Input Online Thought Leadership Finding Opportunities Email Intros Applying For Job References & Credentials Electronic Resume Networking Cover Letter Being Found Resume

7. What has fundamentally changed? Everything.

8. Doctor Strangelove A 1964 Stanley Kubrick dark comedy wherein an unhinged USAF general orders a first strike nuke on the Soviet Union. Antagonist: Instability Irritant: Technology.

9. Antagonist: Instability Atmosphere of mistrust Bottom-line pragmatism Dehumanization of the workforce Us vs. Them Management vs. Workers Onshore vs. Offshore http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dr._Strangelove_-_The_War_Room.png

10. Reaction? “Perpetual” Job Search The Brand Called You (1997) Free Agent Nation (2002) LinkedIn launches (2003)

11. When should I be looking? Always.

12. Where should I be looking? Ask yourself where the real employers are spending their time. Job Fairs have no jobs and they are far from fair. Do good and find employment.

13. How should I be looking? Your hair stylist knows your next employer. Stop making judgments about who can help you. Stop counting connections. Start understanding the person who can hire you.

14. Who do I target? Understand why the recruiter isn’t calling you back. Hiring managers, human resources and recruiters are looking for talented people like you at this very moment. How well do you understand how they search for and evaluate talent?

16. Understand your qualifications