Before diving right into your job search, it may be good to plan it out first. To really be successful in your job search, you need to be extremely organized. And that doesn't mean just keeping different versions of your resume or cover letter in neat folders. I have a friend that records the company info of where she applied at in a notebook so that when the company calls her for an interview she isn't clueless about what the job is. Another thing you can do is set goals for yourself at the beginning of each week. That way you have something to look forward for when job searching. And last thing but not least, the importance of networking. You never know when an old friend of yours that you haven't talked to in awhile can get you your next job. A good technique to reconnect with your old networks is to give them a call or email and ask how they are doing, but gently remind them that you are open to new job opportunities or that you are still looking.