[Doug&Julie]

Julie and I are planning a move to the Portland area soon...essentially as soon as I can find a job. But I've come to the realization that I haven't had to hunt for a job in over 11 years...not since I graduated college. (The job I'm in now just sort of fell in my lap!) So I'd love to hear some advice from anyone who's been job hunting (or on the hiring end) recently.

FYI, I'm a designer with a resume and portfolio. Right now, I have them both electronically, esentially in .pdf format for e-mail-ability. I have nothing on the internet. (...ideas there?)

I'd also love to hear any advice on the cross-country aspect. How would most interviews be conducted? Will I be flying to Portland a lot? ($$$) Should we try to move first, then get a job? (..financially, I can't really do that right now..) Has anybody moved across the country for a job? What were your experiences?

One final request...if anybody in the Portland area can direct me to "job listings" (for lack of a better term) other than moster.com, careerbuilder.com, and hotjobs.com...I would greatly appreciate it. (Looking for something a little more local?)

Thanks so very much!