Network! Think of the people you know — relatives, friends, professors, classmates, co-workers at summer jobs, and others. Make more of an effort to meet with people, and use these conversations to ask their advice, to make them aware of your job search, to learn more about their jobs or their organizations, and to get the names of others who might be useful in your job search.

Target your Resume. Make sure your resume is tailor fit to the job and the employer who will read it. Make sure your resume is easy to read and the most important details stand out. Make more than one resume if you are applying to more than one industry.

Be prepared. You should have a copy of your resume at all times. It is also a good idea to have fresh copies of your resume prepared in case you are called to an interview at the last minute.

Create a contact database. Write down all the employers you contact, the date you sent your resume, any contact made, people you talk to, and notes about those contacts. Keep a notepad with you at all times — take notes as soon as you hear about an opportunity or when you leave an interview. Get into the habit of updating your database daily.

Make a “to do” list every day. This will help you organize your list of priorities and keep you focused on finding that perfect job.

Try the buddy system. Link up with a friend who is also job hunting. Arrange to speak weekly and report on accomplishments, best practices, and future plans.

Learn how to talk about yourself. Throughout your job search you will speak with many people at different levels. You must be comfortable having conversations about yourself with other people. Keep in mind that you never know who may end up being useful to your job hunt.

Source: ctdol.state.ct.us