How I did it: I applied for jobs day in and day out without fail, getting little to no response most of the time, until one day when I started getting interviews. Then I focused very hard on doing really well in the interview and then, wham, I had a job offer :)

Lessons & tips: Just keep going. Apply, apply, apply. Eventually, it WILL happen.

• Apply for jobs every day - apply, apply, apply
  
• Gather information and advice on everything from your chosen job area and position to great CV writing and interview answers 
• Do your very best in interviews - prepare, dress professionally, smile
• Hope for the best!
  

Resources: Determination. Help from friends, family and professional careers advisors. The Internet.

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Nov 13, 2008, 08:31AM PST | 3 comments | 5 cheers