Your Advice would be appreciated.

I am an Information technology professional located in middle-east Asia.And I have been following your Q&A and I have to admit that it is a revelation. I have noticed that you are a stern advocate of direct contact with a company in case of a job search. But what would be your advice if I am to seach in long distance eg:US or EU through Internet.As I am sure the worth of my next hop would be in the higher league of IT I would like to get some clear commitment from the employer before I can makea decision.
Could you shed some light on this.
Continue your great work we need this.

Regards
Ram.