How do you compare job seeking these days to job seeking in the past ?

Internet made the large difference.

The modern technology has played a big role in current job seeking process. The local job placement market has become the Global market.

All resume and talent acquisition database have become the most useful tool and internet / company's web portal also play a vital role for identification of right candidate for right position.

All interviews + competency assessment tests are possible from offshore, due to advancement in communication and technology.

In short, the job market and opportunities has become vast and varied in the present days.