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From Dan Roehler, 73753.2034@compuserve.com.

A few things I've been working on may help in your job search, especially if you have a specific idea about what and where you want to work. To start with, I've gone to the local library and looked at the National Ad Search and National Business Employment Weekly newspapers. These are compilations of varioius newspaper ads nationwide. NBEW is a compilation of only Wall Street Journal ads, but it's a better read because it has more professional, managerial, executive positions.

However, I believe the only way to do a non-networked (e.g., personal referral) job search anymore is through the Internet. It's also very time-efficient. I've used keyword searches to show only jobs showing "economic development" or "strategic planning" or "community development" or "MBA" etc. - you can also limit by state, geographically, job title, etc. Many of the web sites allow you to apply on-line. Employers love it because they can post a job on Friday afternoon and start reviewing resumes on Monday morning. Most public jobs have lengthy closing dates, so you still have time to get an application together even if you're late hearing about it. Fax and e-mail applications have also become quite acceptable.

I've been visiting 15 web sites (bookmarked on my Netscape browser) on at least a bi-weekly basis. Sunday nights are the best times, since many of the Sunday newspaper ads have been added. I check again on Monday night or Tuesday morning for the stragglers. Many of the jobs there are not a result of newspaper ads - and several lead to employment/placement agencies with other no-cost leads. Here are the Web Sites I've been checking out with a few comments:

Good luck! Dan Roehler, President
Acumen Strategies
Planning and Development Consultants
http://www.tyrell.net/~acustrat/acumen.htm
73753.2034@compuserve.com

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