MARKET YOURSELF ON PAPER - Applying for jobs involves documents, online applications, and other marketing methods that require your thought, time, and focused consideration regarding the positions you are seeking and the employers you are targeting. Be sure to communicate and provide examples of how you have the skills most relevant to employer. Consider various paper and online strategies: Prepare a 'targeted resume' - focus on the specific needs of the position (refer to the job posting for details) and, one by one, write how you meet these skills, qualities, and qualifications in the bullet points of your resume. Consider a 'combination resume' format that highlights relevant skill statements and/or skill sections in addition to related work experience and involvement that demonstrates generosity. Prepare a 'targeted cover letter' - introduce yourself to the employer with a sincere and description of why you are writing (state the job title and the name of the organization), what your most relevant skills and experience are for the position, and how your passion,, background, and career interests would you an excellent addition to their team. Develop a personal contact card/calling card - which is to a business card but features YOUR personal contact information PLUS a quick summary of four or five strength points regarding experience, education, skills, and transferable qualities. Personal contact cards should look professional, create interest through their design, and provide content for employers in your field of work. Exchanging business and contact cards at workshops, conferences, and interactions is a great way market yourself and maintain connections through follow-up. Create a Career/Employment Portfolio interviews - a binder or of relevant documents that you can show to employers to support your interview or field-related conversations, allowing you to highlight your verbal descriptions by presenting a physical example of a project or program you led, computer document you developed, or a degree/training you completed. Consider attending a Group Workshop to enhance your job search strategies. Topics covered include resumes and cover letters (targeting your documents job search and networking (organizing your search and connecting with employers), and career portfolios (demating your abilities).