We see it everywhere – factories are shutting down, jobs are being lost, hours are reduced and it’s the worst economic situation most have ever seen.  However – in spite of all that, bills keep coming in and we keep needing groceries.  No matter how much the work has slowed, the bills haven’t.  So, what do you do when you really need employment?  Stop screaming ‘I need a job!’ and read these 5 tips that will put you on the right path to finding a job quickly.

1.    Don’t Expect the Job to Come to You – While many individuals might fill out some applications and then sit at home waiting for the calls – you need to get out there and continue looking.  Don’t wait for that job to come hunt you down, because it won’t.  Schedule interviews, fill out applications, inquire at different companies – do everything you can think of to get things rolling.

2.    Consider ‘Finding a Job’ Your Job – Spend several hours each day doing something that will get you closer to getting a job.  Whether you’re searching the classifieds, networking, filling out applications, interviewing – you should consider this your job until a real one comes along.  It’s very important that you take job hunting seriously because the more you do, and the more time you devote to it – the better your chances are of getting a job quickly.

3.    Pay Special Attention to Your Resume – Do what you can to make your resume stand out.  Make sure the most important information comes first – your skills and what you’re looking for.  Then follow up with your experience, etc.  Make the resume neat with bullet points and sub-headings.  Be sure that your resume will really stand out from the others the company will receive.  By ensuring that your resume gets noticed, you’ll have a better chance of getting the job.

4.Focus on ‘Schmoozing’ The People Who Interview You – sometimes people hire someone because they enjoy them.If you’re interviewed with multiple people and you all have the same resumes, if you were ‘liked’ by the interviewer then you will most definitely have the job.Be nice, charming, and have a sense of humor – work with the interviewer and make sure that he or she likes you.  This is a great step to take to ensure that you get a job quickly.

5.    Follow Up with Interviewers – Once you’ve been interviewed, you can follow up to remind the interviewer that you’re serious about the job.  Of course, you want to wait at least a week before you give them a follow up call so that you don’t seem desperate.

If you need a job now, focus on these 5 strategies to ensure that you’ll get one quickly.  Even in today’s market there are plenty of creative ways to find a job – it is possible but you have to focus and be serious!