psychmama,
yeah, i can understand your POV. i really meant no condescension. i am sure the OP is a smart person. i can understand why someone would look on CL for a post doc. but in my opinion, he/she is going to get some terrible terrible post docs from that. i tend to be blunt and call it like i see it.
i can explain my POV. CL job posts only cost $50. careerbuilder and such cost $500. APA is much more. however, in this field the standard for job openings is either through professional contacts or the APA. someone who is trying to operate in a manner significantly different than the majority and thereby cut costs would seem to be more likely to do so in other areas of practice. this is not someone i would want to work for. and it seems like the CL method would be fairly low yield as opposed to the more standard channels.
as for my advice: in my opinion, there really isn't much of a secret to getting a post doc, despite a huge amount of anxiety surrounding the process. in my opinion it is the same type of process as applying to grad school, which to me is relatively logically simple, but is perceived as significantly more complicated due to anxiety.there was some research a while back that to my recollection found that the vast majority of post docs are found through informal channels. so, it would seem to me that the best way to find a post doc would be to increase your contact with said professionals. especially those in your specialty area. i am sure the OP is smart and knows most of this anyway.
