In the modern era of job hunting the magic of the internet has been seen as just that – magic.  But the truth is that the internet alone without the combination of other job hunting strategies will not secure a job seeker employment.  Below are a few other old fashioned job hunting tips you should employ to create a more rounded and more effective job search strategy:

1. Picking up the phone to connect with contacts can often have more impact than just sending them an email.  In an age where everyone is sending someone else an email calling a contact on the phone can feel more personal.
2. Meeting for coffee or lunch is often more effective when you want to create a relationship with someone who can help you find employment in the future.  The face-to-face contact can create a rapport that is more difficult to create through a Facebook or LinkedIn page.
3. Personal, handwritten thank you notes sent after an interview can help you stand out in the eyes of employers who have become accustomed to hastily written thank you emails.
4. Attending industry related conferences and exhibitions offer job seekers another opportunity to make face-to-face connections that offer more value than sending a resume through an employer’s online application.