Leveraging your network is extremely important in your job search. Collaboration is no different. It's essential in making your job search happen - and with positive results. The job market is extremely competitive. Because of this, it is easy for companies and hiring manager's to overlook qualified candidates because they are inundated with hundreds or thousands of candidates for one solitary position. Our friends and network can help make us stand out in a crowded market, placing our name squarely and frequently in front of the eyes of the decision maker multiple times and in multiple ways. My friend, Bryon Abramawitz (The HR Technologist) feels the same way about the job search, which is why we've teamed up to bring you the 10 Most Creative Job Search Secrets (Guaranteed). Bryon lists his "Top 5 Job Search Tips" on his blog, and mine are below.