• Directly contact a minimum of 1 to 2 employers per week who are listed on your career target list
• Attend events hosted by local chapters of professional organizations

Research your market

Prepare your resume & cover letter - OptimalResume

Develop your career development plan

Network. With everyone. Let them know what you're interested in. Ask if they know of anyone you should be talking to. As only 20% of jobs are ever advertised, networking is crucial to finding those unadvertised jobs.

Develop a Self-Marketing Strategy:

• Product - what do you have to offer?
• Price - what is your value in the marketplace?
• Promotion - what is your "elevator pitch"?
• Place (distribution) - how are you going to market yourself?
• Positioning - what differentiates you from other candidates?

Conduct informational interviews

Work on your interviewing skills

Practice your salary negotiation skills

Apply to job postings

Directly approach companies:

• Re-contact any organizations who interviewed you previously as they may now have an opportunity ideal for someone with your skills set
• Offer to work on a contract basis, so they can "try you out". A contract position can develop into a permanent offer!

Follow up with everyone you contact:

• Keep detailed notes to ensure you follow-up in a timely manner
• Remember to thank anyone who assists you with any aspect of your job search