Learn New Skills Based Upon Employment Demand

• People who are seeking employment should take a detailed look into the projected job growth for a variety of industries. According to the job search website, CareerBuilder.com, unemployed individuals can use the wealth of searchable data on the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics website to help them identify industries that are projected to experience job growth. People can use this information to help pinpoint industries in which they may be interested in pursuing a career. After determining the industry they want to work in, people can begin to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in that industry.
  
  

Use Social Networking Websites

• Social networking often has the image of a venue for people to merely interact with friends. However, it is recommended to use social networking websites such as LinkedIn to help develop a network of contacts at potential employers for whom there is an interest in working. According to an executive at a Minneapolis recruiting agency quoted in an article for Computer World, gaining a contact at a potential employer places the individual in an advantageous situation, as their name is differentiated from the pool of applicants as a result of the social networking connection.
  
  

Create an Attractive Resume

• Hiring managers are presented on a regular basis with a vast amount of bland, impersonal resumes from applicants seeking employment with their company. People can make their resume stand out from others by simply upgrading their resume to include characteristic features. According to executive job search website The Ladders, these features include a phrase or statement that summarizes the applicant's history, experience and desire to contribute and succeed with an organization. Additionally, applicants should highlight a major accomplishment at each job in their employment history to humanize themselves to the hiring manager.
  
  

Become Successful at Job Interviews

• Job interviews are crucial in the job acquisition process, as they provide a direct link between the job applicant and the hiring company. According to a March 21, 2011 Chicago Tribune article, interviewees should take a number of steps to help them have a successful interview experience. Job applicants should know what industry in which the business operates, as it shows an interest in the company, rather than just a self-centered interest in obtaining employment. Additionally, interviewees should refrain from discussing salary requirements during a first interview. Salary information should be reserved for a second interview, when both parties are deeply interested in offering and obtaining employment.