A lot of buzz has been generated around the term, "web 2.0" lately. Over the past year or two, the term was coined to define the evolving nature of how we interact with each other through the internet. With the advent of blogging, social networks, and other interactive features, we can easily connect with people all over the world. When is the last time you looked in the newspaper for a job? Probably not recently. In fact, web 2.0 strategies are spilling over into the job hunting and recruiting network.

Traditional methods of job searching, such as applying online through major job boards are usually ineffective. Candidates need better tools to find right job at the right company. So how can you use these emerging technologies to find a new job? Companies like Career Advantage offer services to candidates and recruiters that allow them to easily manage their job search, and ultimately to find a job.

Services like Career Advantage provide a central place for recruiters and job-seekers to manage and track their opportunities. Users receive daily "trigger" alerts, that identify key events in companies that indicate a potential opportunity. These alerts often precede a potential job posting, and give users the opportunity to get their foot in the door before anyone else. In addition, they provide a useful CRM tool that allows users to effectively manage their job hunt; users can sort and mange all prospective jobs, add probabilities, add follow up actions and dates, documents (resumes, cover letters, etc) and much more - all in one place.

Candidates can use tools like Career Advantage to gain a competitive edge, with access to in-depth company profiles, "hidden" job opportunities comprehesive recruiter databases and online career networking tools. Why wait for a job to be posted on numerous job boards when you can find the opportunity before anyone else?