Using the Internet – Research has turned up the fact that only 4 out of 100 job hunters that use the Internet as their primary search method land a job.

Answering ads in professional or trade journals – This method also yields about a 7% success rate.

Answering local newspaper ads – This method has a 5 to 24% success rate.  Please keep in mind the higher the salary being sought the lower the success rate.

Going to private employment agencies or search firms - This method has a 5 to 28% success rate.  In recent years women seem to have a higher success rate using this method than men.  Please keep in mind the higher the salary being sought the lower the success rate.

Other least effective ways to search for a job

-          Going to places where employers pick out workers such as union halls – 8%

-          Taking civil service exams – 12%

-          Asking a former teacher or professor for job leads – 12%

-          Going to the state/federal employment service office – 14%