What are the steps in job search?

The vital steps are:

1. Self assessment – what do you like, want and dream of? What is most important to you – money, fame, titles, security, adventure, risk, stability etc? What don’t you like? Do you like working alone or as part of a team? Do you prefer working with your hands or rather with concepts? Do you get bored easily or do you prefer routine?
2. List your skills, qualifications and experience.
3. List whether you want permanent, temp, contract, part time or self employment.
4. Identify possible careers and look for a common theme.
5. Match your experience, skills, qualifications and personality type with the listed jobs.
6. Identify suitable companies. Match the companies with your values, needs and goals.
7. Use the shortlist of companies and conduct research on them through the Internet, Yellow Pages, annual reports, brochures and interviews with people that already work there.
8. Deliver, email or mail your CV and cover letter to identified people in the companies.
9. Also post your CV on the Internet and with recruitment agencies.
10. Scan newspapers, the Internet and other media for possible openings.
11. Get in contact with friends, family and club members that may get you in at specific companies.
12. Prepare for the interview.
13. Follow up after the interview.