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When job hunting, everything hinges upon your level of preparedness. Make sure you have a resume that is up-to-date and lists all of your qualifications. You should list all of your achievements, including education, certifications and degrees. Make sure your references are updated and any academic coursework you have taken is incorporated.

You should probably figure out what the average pay is in the field you're trying to get employed in so that you don't end up making less than you should. People will often ask for a lower salary than they should because they feel employers won't agree to something higher. While that may be true in some cases, employers want confident employees and it is best to not appear overly desperate.

You want to make sure you go to the career fairs held near you. They can be informative and help you see the type of position that you're looking for. Also, you can strengthen your contact list with valuable acquaintances that can help you land a job.

Tailor your cover letter to the job advertisement. Every employer wants someone who is actually overqualified for the position. It's up to you to ensure that you're coming across as the right fit for the job. Re-read the ad carefully and look for things that you can describe about yourself in your cover letter so that you stand out.

Do not get too friendly with bosses or coworkers. This is best for keeping your professional life professional and your personal life personal. Whenever you become friends with people, your relationship becomes much more complicated. This can quickly cause drama, which you do not want. The more you network, the better.

Make sure your resume reference information is current and accurate. When your reference has a different phone number or forgets who you are, you'll be in trouble. Verify that your references all have the number you remember and still live in the same place.

Attend as many career fairs as you can when you are trying to land a job. You can learn quite a bit from the fairs that can help you find the right job. An added bonus of attending job fairs is the ability to meet and network with other professionals. These acquaintances might just help you to find a job.

When you're working with a recruiter to find the job, fill out any applications that they ask you to. You may have this information in your resume, but the employer may require you fill out one of their own. They also could have details on their application that are not spelled out on your resume.

Whenever you are asked to completely fill out your application, make sure you actually fill out each part. Showing you are detail-oriented is a very valuable skill that is useful in the workplace.

Register for unemployment immediately upon learning you will not have a job. Do not wait to get them, as there is a time limit. Instead, register as soon as possible so that you can get approved quickly and obtain your benefits now.

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