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It’s often said that timing is everything, and while you can’t control timing, you can identify a place where you would like to work, then be persistent in your attempts to make yourself known there. When a position opens up, the company may call-or it may even create a job for you. To identify prospective employers, you’ll want to be creative in your search. Following are some hints to get you started:

Check newspapers, business periodicals, industry publications and employment reference guides at your local library.

If you want to pursue opportunities in another city or state, check out the America’s Job Bank listings on the Internet, at a One-Stop Center or one of the Employment Services Offices throughout the country.

Talk to people working in the field that interests you. Or, talk to people at the company where you’d like to work. Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance, many people will be flattered that you’re interested.

Use the Internet, where you can find websites that offer both job openings and job-finding tips.

To hook up with others in your field, you can attend job fairs, and find and use resources such as networking groups and professional seminars. To locate these sources, check your telephone directory and the events calendar in the current issue of National Business Employment Weekly at your library. You can also contact your local Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration, community college career placement center, your college alumni association, and any professional organizations to which you belong.

Attend resume-writing workshops.

Establish a mass mailing campaign. Make a list of possible employers, send them a cover letter and your resume and follow up with a phone call.