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Looking for a job has come a long way from running your finger down a newspaper column of classified ads, hoping that the right job will be there, waiting for you. Students have resources, such as internships and career placement offices; most major companies post job openings on their Web sites; professional associations and alumni groups are often sources of career opportunities; and of course, there’s the Internet, with job-hunting sites such as Monster and professional networking sites such as LinkedIn. There are animal-specific job-hunting Web sites as well, such as AnimalJobHunter.com.

However you go about applying for jobs, do so in a way that sets you apart. Do not take that to mean that you should print your résumé on goldenrod paper or write follow-up letters on stationery with hippos dancing across the top. Those are the quickest ways to have your résumé or cover letter thrown in the trash. You also want to avoid sending the same generic cover letter to every potential employer. Instead, tailor your introductory note to the specific job for which you’re applying.

You can use the Internet to find information on companies and organizations in your field of interest and check out their job postings.

Let everyone who might help in your search know you’re job hunting. You never know when someone will be able to give you a lead to that perfect position. In times of high unemployment, companies are overwhelmed with applicants. Instead of searching through hundreds or thousands of résumés, employers are more likely to rely on word of mouth and referrals. There’s no reason why they shouldn’t get referred to you. Use every resource available to make that happen.