Why is it so hard to get your foot in the door in Pittsburgh?

This question was posted on the LinkedIn Group – Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers with Employers and Recruiters
 
I have great references and experience and I just can’t seem to get noticed when I’m applying for jobs. Any secrets?

Is it still recommended to put an objective on a resume?

A few weeks ago I had someone ask me the question about putting an objective on a resume.
Objectives on a resume could offer a variety of meanings such as, summarizing your qualifications or stating the type of position you are seeking and your career goals. I have seen objectives in paragraph form, only being [...]