Meaningful Work
Explore your passion, identify a new direction, and take action to create a career that leaves you energized and excited. Curt Rosengren,Passion Catalyst

Say Thank You
Try to send your thank-you note within 24-48 hours of your interview or meeting. The note may be handwritten on a small, professional, thank-you note card (if you have extremely neat handwriting and only a brief message to convey), word-processed, or emailed.

Stay On Top of the News
Be aware of the latest business news in your community or the city where you want to work. Read local business journals to find out who’s on top in your industry. Review the Business section of your local newspaper, as well. These resources will give you a sense of which employers are “hot” as well as often contact information to send your resume.

Your Resume
Write it until it’s right. Think, write, think some more, rewrite, proofread, get feedback and rewrite. Joyce Lain Kennedy, Career Author

Don’t Give Up
Last, but not least, don’t give up. Job searching is never easy and it’s even harder when the job market is difficult. Keep plugging away at your job search and eventually, though it may take more time that you expected, the right position will come along.

Source: jobsearch.about.com