From word of mouth and references, to job websites and Executive Search firms - the options are plenty. Employers are also recruiting Placement Consultants to find the "right man for the job".

The Job Industry includes players such as Executive Search Firms, recruiting firms, head hunters and Job Consultants etc, all working towards the common goal of bringing together job seekers and job providers.

Here is a list of Job Search Methods which are most commonly used by job seekers -

1. Directly Appling to Companies / Prospective Employers
2. Filling in Job Application forms
3. Word of mouth - Inquiring about possible vacancies in friend's place of work
4. Asking friends about any leads / vacancies that they might know of in any Company
5. Inquiring about jobs in which relatives may be working
6. Asking about any leads / vacancies that relatives may know of in any Company.
7. Applying to advertised jobs in the local newspaper
8. Applying to advertised jobs in any non-local newspaper
9. Contacting a recruitment firm / placement consultant
10. Contacting any state employment service
11. Asking teachers and professors
12. Visiting Job Fairs and walk-in interviews
13. Make oneself available by placing an ad in the local or non local newspaper
14. Applying to jobs through trade journals
15. Applying to jobs through job websites and portals
16. Applying to jobs through the career section of employer websites.

Every individual method has different success rates and it is your job to select the most useful tool or a combination of all to assist in your job search. No matter which method you use, once you do get a job offer, make sure to consider some important points before making a final decision to take up the job