looking for work

I have been busy putting in applications online and in person all week.

I hate filling out applications. I have come to the conculsion that computers are great and it does simplify things for both employee and employer but I believe by having only on line applications available the person applying is it a big dissadvantage.

How on earth do they decide who even to call in for an interview based on the stuff from your application. It used to be you had to walk into a place ask to speak to someone who would then give you an application. They might even talk to you a bit right then and there. The advantage as I see it is you can put your best foot forward. You go in looking sharp and prepared. The next guy (or gal) who comes in doesn't have their hair combed are wearing jeans flip flops etc.
Now who are you going to call back for an interview? Now with everything online you don't even get a chance to present yourself before you are eliminated.

Anyways this job seeking venture should keep me busy for the next few weeks hopefully until someone calls and then I will be busy working.