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Updated: Friday, 16 Oct 2009, 3:41 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 14 Oct 2009, 5:51 PM EDT
Social networking online for jobs is a vital part of the hunt for new employment. But don't give up on old-fashioned in-person networking. That could be the difference between finding a job lead and staying at home another month, surfing job postings with no luck.
Many job-seekers are going to so-called job clubs: meet-ups in causal settings such as restaurants and lounges to exchange business cards, compare resumes, commiserate, and share ideas and tips.
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