[jlebron2]

These really don't seem like "shortcuts" per se. More like general tips to position yourself for getting hired. Maintaining an online presence, preparing for interviews (especially technical) and networking all take a ton of work and must be done consistently to have some impact.

[jasonswett]

That's actually a pretty good point. Networking is a more effective way to get work than just scanning craigslist, although I can see why you might call these tips "shortcuts" since from the perspective of a naive job seeker you're going of "going in through the side door" and circumventing the "traditional" job seeking process (even though most jobs are not filled through the "traditional" process).

[jpadkins]

I think the point is most college students don't know that most jobs are not filled through the 'traditional process'. This article helps explain that.