It might be hard to believe, but there was a time when people didn’t have access to job search websites, freelancer boards, Twitter job updates or Craigslist. And although we’ve thankfully moved past that dark, dark age known as “Any Year Before The 1990s,” we still run the risk of technological dependency, especially for the job search.
So let’s say your computer/smartphone/Internet breaks. What do you do?
Besides going to your local library or web cafe to use on of their computers, you can always take a look at the local newspapers, though the classifieds section isn’t what it once was. Another option is to go through the phone book and call businesses that you are interested in working for to inquire about openings. You could even write and mail letters to prospective companies (provided you can somehow get their addresses). And you can also look up headhunters, employment agencies, or temp agencies in the phone book.
So next time you find yourself with a busted laptop because stupid Vista decided to delete your video card drivers for no good reason, remember that there are still some options to keep you busy on the job search.
