The "Rule of Thirds" Job Search

It seems a lot of people are having trouble with using job boards to the fullest. I've been in the staffing business for a while now, primarily IT and Financial, and I've found a lot of resumes that should have been sent to me via a post on a job board. So, I came across this "Rule of Thirds" method and thought I would share this with all the hardworking people who may not be utilizing job boards to their full potential. The Job Bored career blog recommends sticking to a "Rule of Thirds"—sending out three resumes each to jobs you're slightly underqualified for, jobs you're sure you can pull, and random jobs you find in your search. In addition to narrowing your search, you force yourself into a better position to be hired:

"By forcing my clients to wait, I found that they'd done more research on each company/position in the intervening time. They were often better prepared, and sometimes had even taken the time to find other avenues of applying, such as walking in and applying in person."

Another good point made is that job-seekers too often neglect the "random" category, which can sometimes bring the most unexpected (yet welcome) surprises. What's your job finding technique? Share your wisdom in the comments.
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