10 tips for the every day job searcher

1. clean up your internet image (recruiters will be researching you..this means no drugs, no drunken pictures of you exposing yourself, and no posts saying 'omgod i got super wasted last night and hooked up with XXX number of people' no, just no)

2. informational interviews (if you don't know what you want, go out there and look for it)

3. research for potential interviews (most bullshitting ends at college graduation, this isn't getting through an english 101 paper. if you're making things up they will know)

4. be social! (there is no excuse for sitting behind the computer and hoping for something good to happen, go out there and get it)

5. dress the part (if you want to be professional the first step is appearing professional)

6. utilize all network outlets (linked in, professional associations, and yes that great uncle you almost never see, who has a great job at a corporation, he might be able to help you so talk to him)

7. follow up (without further contacting the firm you sent your resume to you are just another piece of paper in the pile)

8. be yourself (let your personality shine through, a touch of flare will set you apart from the rest of the potential candidates)

9. relax!! (the more you worry about not having a job or wanting a new one, the less you are going to accomplish. don't risk overlooking some opportunity because you were stuck in bed crying and applying to everything possible)

10. be passionate!

..i cannot stress the last one enough, if you're not passionate about what you are doing or want to be doing there is less incentive for that person to hire you. a little enthusiasm goes a long way!