Going Online

Why Bother?
If the job search is already hard, why add to the stress by using the Internet?

You can access current information at all hours of the day or night.
The Internet doesn't recognize holidays, and the whole thing won't go down all at once for maintenance. It's there when you are ready to use it, even at midnight after finally getting the kids to bed.
You can reach deeper into your local area as well as take your search far beyond your regular boundaries.
There are no geographic limits. There may be employers who would prefer to hire from their local area, but that doesn't mean you can't accept the job and, if it's worth it, pay for your own move. You can also dig down deeper into your local area, finding the smaller employers within walking distance from your house who are dying to find someone just like you. I saw it happen at a workshop I gave in Boston.
Using the Internet in your search demonstrates leading-edge skills.
Whether you found the job listing online or did research online before your interview, make sure you tell the employer. This means you not only know how to use a computer but you also know how to navigate this online morass.
The Internet lets you meet new people and initiate new relationships with others in your profession or region.
On the Internet, no one can see you sweat. You don't have if you look okay or if everyone can see that your hands are shaking. Take your time, and relax. Find the groups and folks that feel best to you and are discussing things that interest you, and then take your time getting to know them before putting your best electronic face forward.
The Internet can help you explore career alternatives and options that you maybe haven't considered.
Not quite happy with your current job? Is it the job or the career path you've chosen? Not sure? Explore! What sounds like fun? What are you doing now, and are there any ways to can take your skills and apply them in a new direction? You can find some self-assessment tools online, loads of occupations and disciplines to explore, and even lists of local career counselors and career center to help you if you feel you need it.