Today’s economy is brutal with our current recession issues. More and more people are losing their jobs every day and have to compete with thousands of other people for a position that even ten years ago would not have taken as much effort. There is so much more competition out there than ever before and depending on how motivated you are, it could take months and even years to find the right job. In the meantime, you may have to settle for a more menial position until you get the job you want. Below are a few helpful ideas to make your job search a little more organized and manageable.

1. Get yourself a three-ring loose-leaf notebook with dividers. This will serve as the key to your entire job search. Divide the notebook in these sections.

a. Career Goal – this section is for recording your thoughts regarding the type of job you are looking for.

b. Contacts – List everyone who could potentially help you in your job-search; Unemployment department, Employment agencies, friends and references, anyone in an organization that could potentially be a good lead for a new position.

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