1.Volunteer.

Try to be industry and job specific if possible so that the time you spend giving it away has the potential to introduce you to people who may hear of opportunities. And if you take on a leadership role, like chairing a committee, it will offer visibility. If it is not industry specific, it still gets you out, gives a feeling of short term accomplishment, and may introduce you to other volunteers who have access to information.

2.Get help.

Occasionally when we feel stuck it is helpful to get an outside, objective perspective. Identify a group of people who are unemployed and form a job search support group. Sometimes power, insight, and motivation are achieved through a collective effort. If you can afford it, invest in a session with a career coach who comes highly recommended. These steps will give you help and advice you need plus accountability. Most important, there is a human connection with other people in a similar situation -- or someone who knows just how to sympathize.

3.Establish your credibility as a long-term job-seeker.

When it comes to establishing your credibility, you will need to distinguish yourself from other candidates. That happens in your resume and in how you explain your time out. Of course, the story you tell people must be truthful but it also needs to position you in the very best possible light. So if you took two years off by choice or you have been unemployed for that length of time, how did you spend it? Can you show that the time out was used productively and makes you an even better candidate? Employers like candidates with skills and experience that are current. What can you do to convince them that you have been engaged and remain valuable? That could include getting a relevant certification, assuming a leadership role in a professional association, or building and maintaining a dynamic network of contacts. Perhaps you traveled around the world, learned a foreign language, or ran a marathon. All are accomplishments, too.

4. Have a plan.

For everyone in job search -- both those who have lost jobs and others who may have voluntarily taken a time-out -- the key to success is having a game plan. That is the strategy you use to put yourself out there. It includes everything from your resume, cover letters, follow-up correspondence, interview questions and practice, and research on the market and companies. It must all be seamless and support your target, with no exceptions.

5.Be focused on your goal.

Get clear on your target and communicate it with precision and passion; the kind of job you want, where it is located, and the ideal qualifications for candidates. In this current market it is not a bad idea to have a couple of targets. Having only one exposes you to the risk of pursuing a direction that won't produce a job. Having too many targets makes the process confusing, sloppy, and inefficient.

[6]Think of starting ur own business.
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