| Create a support system for yourself emotionally | | | | productive in. Know what you can compromise on |
| and for your job search. Identify allies that you can | | | | and what you won't. |
| count on. Know some will have strengths in one area, | | | | Always have a 'Plan B'. The best time to accelerate |
| but weaknesses in another. Recognize different | | | | your job search is when you've just had the greatest |
| people will play different roles in your job search. | | | | interview of your life. You're feeling confident, |
| Maintain a positive attitude. Inevitably, negative | | | | enthusiastic and competent. This is the time to |
| feelings can sabotage your job search. If you have | | | | expand your networking, follow-up on contacts and |
| anger about your former employer, work through it. | | | | schedule new interviews. Remember, even the most |
| Negative emotions will undermine your best efforts. | | | | promising prospect can backfire. |
| Keep yourself renewed and enthusiastic throughout | | | | Take care of yourself physically, emotionally and |
| the process. | | | | spiritually. Exercise and eating right can't go |
| Network. The number one way of getting a job is | | | | wrong-they are proven to enhance quality of life. |
| through networking. Even if you are involved in the | | | | Celebrate your creativity and find ways to engage |
| computer industry, less than 10% of jobs are | | | | your mind, body and spirit. |
| obtained through the Internet. Devote energy to | | | | Research companies before the interview. Find out |
| making real, valuable connections with people. | | | | about the company through your local library and |
| Develop a schedule and goals. Getting a job is of | | | | Internet. Request an annual financial report and |
| course the ultimate goal, but it is impossible to predict | | | | promotional information from the company. Ninety |
| when you will achieve it. Develop daily and weekly | | | | percent of the other job seekers don't do their |
| schedules of job search activities you can control. For | | | | homework, be the one that stands out. |
| example, send out 10 resumes, research 5 companies | | | | Know what you have to offer. Identify your relevant |
| and call 10 people in your network. This will keep you | | | | skills and accomplishments. Know the unique |
| on track, and focused. | | | | contributions you offered former employers. Be able |
| Know what you want. People need to work for | | | | to articulate your strengths on your resume and in |
| money and benefits. But remember other | | | | the interview. |
| components are necessary for you to feel satisfied | | | | Think outside the box during your job search. Look |
| in the workplace. Know what motivates and satisfies | | | | for unexpected opportunities, explore untapped skills |
| you. Know which environment you're most | | | | and interests. |