Job Hunting: Should You Stop Trying So Hard?

There's no doubt that Peter Bregman knows his stuff. His latest post, "Need to Find a Job? Stop Looking So Hard" is filled with information on how to spend your time wisely and still get a gig. In the article, he suggests limiting how much time you spend applying for jobs online and instead using the things you love to network.

That means if you like to play basketball you can use it to network and find a job. Whatever you love, he says, you can use it to associate with others--so long as it's an activity that you don't do alone. Because, well, yes, sitting in your garden won't get you a gig.

But I have to say that I don't think it's time to ditch traditional job hunting methods. While his inventive approach to networking certainly can work, it's not the only method. To get the job, you still have to submit an application. Networking can simply help you warm up your leads.

That said, I wouldn't advise things like not spending a lot of time on your resume, as Bregman suggests. The truth is that many people are not very good writers, and the resume is the only thing someone sees of you until they meet you. It's your one chance to make a stunning impression, so it shouldn't be rushed.

It's nice to think that you can network by attending church. Most definitely, you can. But don't skimp out on the basics in favor of the more appealing route.