You feel trapped, frightened and your dignity has suffered terribly ever since you lost your job. Don’t worry. You are not alone, but there are plenty walking in your shoes right now. Statistics have shown that in the pass couple of years nearly 2.6 million jobs have vanished in the United States alone. Jobs continue to disappear. After years of being committed to their job, several are being unemployed for they no longer fit their employer’s new criteria. Let’s not forget that every year both college and high school students enter the job market. Today many places require you to have a degree in order to be considered as qualified. So what do you do.

1. Be Fully Prepared.

When tracking down for a job you definitely would like to be fully geared up. That includes having a good cutting-edge resume on hand, a good professional suit on hand just in case you land an interview. Being prepared also means having a list of expected places you can work for. These places and their numbers can be found in telephone directory and newspaper ads and online.

2. Search the Market Thoroughly

If you are only exploring through the internet and newspaper advertisements, know this: several good jobs are never advertised. So it’s up to you approach the hidden market. Why not call up different businesses within your area you think that may offer jobs you can do and see if they are employing. If they are not hiring, ask them if they know any where else you can look and who you can speak to.

3. Be Compromising

You may not find the job that you precisely want that proposes your dream pay and position. Learn to be content and happy with what you find and maybe a better offer may come along the line. Being flexible means overcoming any stereotypes you may have about certain job positions. Some people have stereotypes about working in restaurants and as secretaries. They feel jobs like these are inferior. Never have that view.

4. Compile a great resume

Your resume is what sells you. It’s what helps convinces the employer that you are the person for the job. A resume includes your name, your address, a contact telephone number and address, your objective, education, school works, professional experience, your skills and abilities, and references. Your resume make clear your goals, qualities and experience.

5. Make a Good Impression for Interview

To make a good impression, you want to be prepared for your interview. Here are some tips. Look professional - wear a nice clean appropriate suit. Nothing too flashy or provocative. Speak professional. Make eye contact. Be persuasive. Be yourself. At the end of your interview always shake their hand first.

By doing these, you will convince the employer that you are responsible, professional and can be trusted. Yes finding a job can be hard but it’s all in how you handle things. By following the above steps there’s no reason you shouldn’t get the job.