[horsecaptin]

I can speak for tech:

No it doesn't. What got me jobs:

- Good, to the point cover letter (what job are you applying for? why are you interested in it? invitation to view your resume and invitation to get on the phone to explore more).

- Good resume - tailored for the job (not super customized, just suitable for the title / responsibilities).

- Got a place online they can check out previous work? Huge bonus points. There's still plenty of competition for people who've actually built stuff. And, talking about an interesting project is far more fun than talking about past experiences, especially if it is a recent / current project.

- Social Media: I'd say not having a profile is better than having one.