When Roy Ma graduated from college, the competition for jobs was steep. But sheer determination and a focused search eventually worked in his favor.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- These days, getting a college degree doesn't guarantee you a job. And with so many new grads vying for a limited number of openings in the worst job market in years, it's tough to stand out in a crowd.

Forget the classifieds, these days unemployed workers are finding more job opportunities through social networking sites.

By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer

By Holly Eagleson

Computers are supposed to help you be more productive, but all those nommable puppy pictures can actually wind up sucking more time away. Fortunately, they can make it up to you by helping you get some key things done faster. Try these time-savers so you can get back to really important stuff, like stalking exes on Facebook and generally avoiding all human interaction.

1. Soup up your webmail. Setting a few preferences here and there will let you do more in less time. For example, aol.com has one box that will show you everything that's going on on your Facebook, AIM, Twitter, Bebo and Myspace.

If you're a Gmail user, check out their Labs options. They allow you to do nifty stuff like suggest recipients for emails -- easier than sorting through all your contacts. Offline Gmail makes your inbox accessible when you're not on the internet, so you don't have to be tethered to wireless.

2. Twitter your tasks. If you need a doctor, handyman, or bar suggestion, put it in your Twitter feed. No idea why, but people really do seem to respond to quick queries for advice. If you don't have a bunch of followers, use the search function to scan others' posts like a virtual yellow pages.

Click here for four more amazing time-savers.

Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."

If nothing else, this age-old adage might be the most important piece of advice to remember in your job search, especially in today's market.

Though job scams are prevalent at any point in time, today's tough economic times have increased the amount of scammers looking to take advantage of people desperate to make money and find a job.

Don't believe the adage about not disclosing your salary requirements in a job interview. But it's best to speak up in the second interview

By Liz Ryan

Dear Liz,

I've always heard that it's best not to say anything about salary when you're interviewing for a job. Whoever mentions a number first has the disadvantage. I just don't want to waste my time on interview processes where the salary is too low for my background. How do I navigate that?

Thanks,
Bradley