Staff (N=369) and consumers (N=191) from a national sample of community vocational rehabilitation providers and independent living centers were surveyed concerning effective job search practices. Consumers were also asked to report on job satisfaction, job search support, and how the obtained job equated with job preferences. The majority of consumers reported being "very satisfied" with assistance received in finding a job. Most consumers reported overall job satisfaction, although dissatisfaction was sometimes expressed about pay, fringe benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Individuals who were more satisfied with assistance received in the job search also reported greater satisfaction with the job itself. Staff reported positively on the use of counseling, resume development, informal discussion of vocational interests and goals, matching the consumer to the job, and making repeated contact with companies. The following five patterns of job search activities were identified through factor analysis of staff responses: (1) generic/not individually focused (such as hosting a job fair); (2) individually focused placement; (3) agency marketing approach; (4) traditional job placement approach; and (5) networking strategy. The networking strategy typically resulted in a higher hourly wage, greater number of hours worked, and shorter job search time than did other strategies. (DB)