Searching for a job takes time, effort and patience but this stress free job hunting guide will help you get organized and make finding that perfect job a little easier.

The first thing you need to do is find out specifically what job you seek. Obviously it should be something related to your education and job experience unless you are trying to make a career change. Narrowing down your field of interest will help you spend time only on the jobs you really want.

Next you must write a killer resume and hone it to the specific job that you want. Revise it as much as you have to until it is laser focused with information on your education, skills and experience as it relates to that field. Don’t go overboard with long paragraphs that don’t say much - simple bullet items will do. Peak their interest so they want to learn more and call you in for an interview. Include a nice cover letter introducing yourself - this looks professional and sets you apart from the crowd.

Now that you are armed with a great resume, you need someone to send it to. You can look for jobs through business contacts, via local newspapers and even online. Leave no stone unturned in your job search because you never know when the perfect opportunity will present itself. Use all these methods of searching. You can even use a professional recruiter whose job it is to match your skills to job openings - a lot of times these people have lists of jobs you won’t find anywhere else and, since they are paid by the hiring company, it won’t cost you a dime.

Hopefully, all the searching you have done will land you an interview and this is your opportunity to shine. Be sure to be punctual and dress professionally. Greet everyone you interview with with a firm handshake and a brilliant smile. Be confident in the interview and listen intently to the questions, answering the pointedly and truthfully. Read up on the company ahead of time so you can ask a few intelligent questions of your own.

Once the interview is over, your job is still not done. Be sure to send a brief thank you note which thanks the interviewers for their time and states, briefly, how much you enjoyed your interview and why you are the perfect candidate for the job. This last step is often ignored by many and could just be the thing that sets you apart and lands you that perfect job!