The one thing I always tell anyone on the job hunt, which few ever seem to take me up on: Informational Interviews.<p>These are informal &quot;can I take you out to coffee?&quot; talks with people in your industry to see what they are working on, what is happening with them, what is going on in the industry. Every job I have ever gotten is through informal meetings with people I have met through my network (whether its the current newspaper, your friends, parents, relatives, or other).<p>At the end of every one I ask: &quot;Is there anyone else you think I should talk to?&quot; and &quot;Do you currently have any opportunities at your company for me?&quot;. Rinse repeat.<p>I guarantee investing in 30 informational interviews will yield huge dividends vs. 30 career fairs, a personal pitch deck, starting a blog, dusting off your resume, or God Forbid: applying to jobs through Linkedin.