Electronic tools aid new college graduates.

What can this spring's crop of college graduates do to better their odds of finding jobs? Combine tools like on-line resources and electronic resumes with tried-and-true job hunting tactics such as fine-tuning interview skills and writing an effective resume, says Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International and author of 50 Ways to Get Hired.

"Resources such as on-line services help students better prepare for interviews by allowing them to conduct thorough research about a company or industry from their computers. These tools also enable job seekers to reach a larger pool of potential employers, thus broadening their career options."

Messmer warns, however, that simply being computer-savvy is not enough to propel a new graduate into the ranks of the gainfully employed. "Technology is great for gathering information and perhaps making initial contact with a firm, but non-technical abilities such as interpersonal...