Job Hunting Sucks! Starbucks eases the pain!

Why does it feel that with all the so called efficiency afforded to us by technology (i.e internet and search engines) that looking for a job is even more complex and time consuming than ever.

When I was younger I can recall sitting with my dad and mom in the kitchen folding resumes, sealing envelopes, addressing them, and then adding stamps. Having to look for jobs was not only laborious but limited as well. Jobs were limited and one's reach was shackled by how many resumes could be sent (and actually viewed). Thank god we've progressed....or have we?

I would argue we've swung the other way. Now there are at least 7 dedicated job hunting sites in addition to the myriad of networking websites which are vying for the lions share of qualified candidates. Within these 7 sites are thousands of real opportunities intermixed with those annoying work from home job opportunities. Additionally, headhunters have popped up everywhere because it's easier than ever to get candidates.

I believe that being forced to advertise through the paper actually filtered out the crap because it wasn't free to post. Now the challenge is to come up with the most targets search so as to not have to leaf through thousands of "potential job postings" Ah the throes of productivity.

At least Starbucks provides the background noise and scintillating aroma of coffee to keep things more bearable.