1. Pick up a copy of your local newspaper and browse the Help Wanted ads, or do so online
2. Network: Let everyone in your social circle know that you are on the hunt for a jobYahoo! Hot Jobs: Networking: Where to Cast Your Net
3. Regularly visit job sites such as Monster.com, Yahoo! Hot Jobs and CareerBuilder.com. Not only can you search for jobs, but you can also upload your resume so it is available to prospective employers
4. Consider joining a professional organization related to your industryYahoo! Hot Jobs: Networking: Where to Cast Your Net
5. Seek out and visit career centers in your community
6. Visit job and career fairs in your areaCareer Builder: Come to the Fair -- Prepared!

1. Before you begin, consider looking at other resumes to get ideas. Online job sites such as Monster.com have collections of sample resumeshttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Resume-Samples/jobs.aspx
2. Study the job description or advertisement and try to incorporate the same keywords into your resumehttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1060-Cover-Letters-and-Resumes-How-to-Write-a-Winning-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9/?ArticleID=1060&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=44b41dd5a2834c02a948b464463c1a92-298413473-wp-6
3. Don't just list experience and skills; detail how your skills and experience are applicable to the job you are applying for and how you will benefit your prospective employerhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/How_to_Write_a_Resume_That_Gets_Interviews__2004524-1238.html?subtopic=Resume+Basics
4. Avoid using buzzwords, jargon and vague languagehttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/Words_That_Weaken_Your_Resume__20031021-1652.html?subtopic=Resume+Basics
5. Be truthful! Although it is tempting to lie or exaggerate on your resume, if will be embarrassing and damaging if your future employer discovers your deceithttp://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1325-Cover-Letters-Resumes-Six-Serious-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-Blunders/?sc_extcmp=JS_1325_advice&SiteId=cbmsn41325&catid=CL
6. Ensure that your resume is attractive and easy to read. Don't overdo it with different fonts, italics or underlining, use bulleted lists to make it easy to scan, and use white space to break up large blocks of texthttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Resume-Writing-Tips/Resume-Look-Important-as-Content/article.aspx
7. Try to limit your resume length to one or two pages by including only key informationhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1060-Cover-Letters-and-Resumes-How-to-Write-a-Winning-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9/
8. Proofread carefully before calling the resume finished. Even one spelling or grammatical error can stand out and reduce your credibility. Ask a friend or family member to read over your resume to ensure it reads well and lacks errorshttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/How_to_Write_a_Resume_That_Gets_Interviews__2004524-1238.html?subtopic=Resume+Basics

For a more detailed description of the different types of resumes, when to use them and how to create them, see Mahalo's guide on How to Write a Resume.

1. As you did when creating your resume, study the job description and highlight skills and experience that are relevant to the job you are applying for
2. Format your cover letter as a professional business letterhttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Tips/Avoid-7-Killer-Cover-Letter-Mistakes/article.aspx
3. Minimize your use of the word "I." Although the cover letter is about you, it should not be autobiographical, but should emphasize how your skills will benefit your potential employerhttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Tips/10-Cover-Letter-Donts/article.aspx
4. Be polite: Thank the reader for his or her consideration in your closinghttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Tips/10-Cover-Letter-Donts/article.aspx
5. Don't simply repeat the information in your resume—go into greater detail about how your skills will benefit the company. You can also provide a brief anecdote about how you effectively solved a problem or benefited a past employerhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/Five_Common_Cover_Letter_Mistakes__2003228-1318.html?subtopic=Cover+Letters
6. Do not allow the length to exceed one pagehttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/Cover-Letter-Tips/Avoid-7-Killer-Cover-Letter-Mistakes/article.aspx
7. Proofread your letter for typos and ask someone else to do the samehttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resume/Do_Cover_Letters_Really_Matter__20021115-1038.html?subtopic=Cover+Letters

For more information on cover letters and thorough instructions on how to write a great cover letter, see Mahalo's guide on How to Write a Cover Letter.

1. Research your prospective employer before attending the interview so you can demonstrate knowledge of the company and its industry during the interview. You can further impress by asking an informed and insightful question about the companyhttp://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Preparation/Do-Your-Homework-Before-Interview/article.aspx http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Preparation/Job-Interview-Pointers-Fogarty/article.aspx
2. Be prepared and practice: There are some general questions that many employers ask during an interview, such as: "Tell me more about yourself," "Why do you want to work here?" and "Why did you leave your last job?" Know how you will answer these standard questions before going into the interviewhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-924-Getting-Hired-Strategies-for-Successful-Interviewing/
3. Dress appropriately: A general rule of thumb is to dress more formally than you would if you were actually working at the company. If you're not sure what the company dress code is, there's no harm in asking the person who contacts you regarding the interviewhttp://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Appearance/Appropriate-Interview-Dress/article.aspx
4. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
5. Try to remain calm. Although you may be nervous, try to maintain an outward appearance of confidence by not fidgeting, looking the interviewer in the eye, smiling and practicing good posturehttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-925-Getting-Hired-Making-the-First-10-Minutes-of-an-Interview-Count/
6. Answer the interviewer's questions completely but concisely, and provide specific examples when highlighting your skills and experiencehttp://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/Interview-Preparation/Job-Interview-Pointers-Fogarty/article.aspx
7. Even if you feel as though you have blown it, your interviewer may not. Keep upbeat and don't allow mistakes to throw you offhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-925-Getting-Hired-Making-the-First-10-Minutes-of-an-Interview-Count/
8. Be yourself: Avoid coming across as robotic or overly rehearsed when answering questions. Allow some of your personality to shine through and, if and when you sense it's appropriate, bring a sense of humor to the conversationhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-924-Getting-Hired-Strategies-for-Successful-Interviewing/
9. Always thank the interviewer for his or her time

For further information and more tips on successful interviewing, visit Mahalo's guides on How to Prepare for a Job Interview and How to Dress for a Job Interview.

Like any other skill, the more you practice job hunting and everything that comes with it, the better you will become at it.