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Finding support in your job search can be helpful to landing a job. If you are trying to do the job search all on your own, and are having trouble getting hired, there are many resources you can use and places you can turn. One suggestion is to find a career counselor or employment agency to help you. If you're considering changing careers, there are numerous online resources to guide you.

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The Internet can be a powerful tool in your job hunt. But don't be tempted to passively post your resume on job boards and leave your Internet search at that. Know how to best leverage the Internet in your job search.

Fewer than half of all jobs are ever posted on job boards. Many jobs are filled through networking. Your contact list may be the greatest advantage you gained from your last job, so be sure to leverage those contacts -- and to create new contacts -- to find job opportunities. Interact and provide updates on your profile or our forums. You may also consider working with an employment agency. This resource can help with choosing an employment agency.

Those who have survived the job search recommend the following books to help you in your search:

• Acing the Interview: How to Ask and Answer the Questions That Will Get You The Job
• Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters: 400 Unconventional Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job
• In Search of the Perfect Job
• The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now!

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