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1. START EARLY… Start your job search months before graduation. Follow as many of the previous five steps as possible while you're in school. Have your résumé completed, along with a good cover letter.

2. ATTEND COLLEGE JOB FAIRS… While you may or may not land a job at the school job fair, it's invaluable for preparing for the road ahead! You'll get great practice in the areas of interviewing, presenting your résumé, dressing effectively, networking, and learning more about the job market.

3. GET A JOB… If your dream job doesn't appear immediately, try to take a job which doesn't interfere with your job search and helps pay the bills. An evening restaurant or other position is perfect while you're looking. On the other hand, an entry-level day job in the type of company you're interested in is also a good bet.

4. ASK FOR ADVICE... Call professionals in the field you're interested in and explain that you are a recently-graduated student seeking advice. Try not to create the impression you are pressuring them for a position, just that you need guidance. People love to share their secrets and may even offer to refer you to a colleague.

5. LOG ON TO JOBVILLAGE.COM and take advantage of the many resources and ideas. It covers virtually every step of the Internet job search process in plain, simple language.

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