Someone asked how I managed to get a job so quickly. (and at my age - 51!)
My best advice has to be to use the LinkedIn website. Create a complete profile, and ASK PEOPLE TO WRITE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU!
LinkedIn has an option where you can change your status and be flagged as a job hunter. It costs $29.95 per month, but it means that headhunters and recruiters can see that you're job hunting, and they can search your profile based on your qualifications or other key words.
When you profile has some recommendations on it, put a link to the profile in your cover letters. Basically, you're letting people see your recommendations without even having to interview you. My profile ended up with TWELVE ... View the Post