Craft your elevator pitches: Each one must explain why you’re looking for a job, what you are looking for and prove that you are good. In the 30 and 60-second pitches, say more about the kind of job you want and provide credible evidence of your competence. Identify 25 employers you’d like to work for: Focus on small, growing companies in your target industry within a reasonable commuting distance. Look on major employment sites like career builders.com you might never heard of with multiple job listings. These are usually small companies in growth mode. Email or phone the 25 people in your network most likely to help you get a job: Give your 10 or 30-second pitch and ask. If appropriate, ask if your contact would review your resume and cover letter or do a mock interview with you.

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