I got my 1st job via applying online, so I disagree. I believe you have to use ALL methods at your disposal in your search, not just online or offline-only. There's no legal requirement for companies to post job listings or even to conduct a public, open hiring process, so the listings are there for a reason. It's true that you'll have an inside line if you actually know the hiring...
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- LANjackal
@LANjackal: actually, for state/ government jobs as well as any others "equal opportunity" employers, they are required to conduct a public, open hiring process, otherwise they can be sued for discrimination. Whether they actually hire the person or not, is up to the company. My first real job was a state one at a college, and they knew about three candidates that they wanted, but they...
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- Wizetux