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Along with writing a winning resume - and impressing them at the job interview - starting off on the right foot on the hunt is one of the most important moves of your career.

Check out a host of online resources for fitting your skills and experience to the job, going beyond the "click and submit" method, where to look and how to apply...

The Riley Guide - A goldmine of resources and links with info for preparing the job search, executing a job hunting campaign, targeting and research, networking, interviewing and negotiating, salary guides and job listings.

JobHuntersBible.com - From the author of What Color Is Your Parachute? offering a step-by-step guide for learning how to use the Internet to your advantage on the hunt plus lots more on resumes, cover letters, salary information and links to the best sites for researching companies, fields and geographical areas, related feature articles and resources.

Headhunters Directory - One-stop browsing for headhunters, recruiters and employment agencies in the U.S., Canada and U.K.

The Best General Job Web Sites for Job Seekers - A good starting point for the online job hunt with links by category to the best job sites, resume distribution services, classifieds, job search engines, best companies, recruiter directories and associations along with more resources for the adventurous at cool, unusual and seasonal jobs.

Tapping the Hidden Job Market - An extensive tutorial to networking - with former colleagues and managers, alumni and career-related associations, and in online message boards - with other tips and tricks to getting your foot in the door, courtesy of Job-Hunt.org.

Wet Feet.com - Clear overviews of job responsibilties for dozens of positions, from accounting to Web development, and tool around for more on company profiles, salary data and related articles on resumes, cover letters.

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