How do you go about looking for a job?

Ask people you know if they know of any available jobs, check the newpaper want ads, and try your state employment agency. If there are any large employers in your area, check their personnel dept., job line, etc. for postings. If you are an alumus of a college, you can check with the placement services for any available job listings. One of my relatives found a job on Monster.com. If you want to work a seasonal type job, then just check with the employer to find out when hiring for seasonal work occurs.

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I'd start by getting all my "stuff" in order, meaning polishing/updating my resume and maybe making a few different versions to reflect the potentially different industries I'd be applying. I'd also work on a generic cover letter. Then I'd just apply apply apply. I've found jobs via online ads, newspaper ads and word-of-mouth. I think all are good options to try.
Good Luck!

I'm in the Boston area, most everything is done online. I would start there first. But also, try looking at a specific company online, and check their own HR website, some companies list jobs there first before they advertise outside. That's how I got the job I'm in now, I wanted to work here, so I started looking around their website. I lucked out. I got quite a few interviews this way from other companies (before I took this job). Try that!
And that is a plus in the interview, because you are basically telling them that you would love to work for their company, so you were looking at it online and found the job. This is better than you replying to their request, you were actually looking for them...know what I mean?
Good luck.
Oh, one more thing...I did this for 3 specific companies...I sent them all a resume just to let them know my skills and what area I was looking for. No word from one, the second called me around 3 months after I sent it, and the third I sent another resume for a specific job. But even sending your resume out "cold" to a company can get you an interview.

Check the newspapers, check monster.com, check Yahoo Jobs, check with your state employment agency, check with staffing services. Some places only post positions on their websites, so check local corporations websites, hospital websites, etc.

I get organized. Really, really organized. A good sturdy folder will keep your resume and reference sheets in order, and any other info or printoffs you have. I make lists of all my online and other resources, and keep a small notebook for any notes or progress I make. List who you've written to, when you wrote to them, whether you've heard back from them, etc. And don't forget about your other sources--ppl you know, agencies in your town that could help you, college alum offices and sites. And having a few different styles of resumes, highlighting different skills for different types of jobs, is handy if you're not applying for one specific type of job. I had a resume for jobs in human resources, counseling, admin, sales offices, and a few others, each showcasing my specific experiences and accomplishments relevant to each different type of job. And make copies--LOTS of them! Never know when you'll need one to hand out when you're running an errand to the insurance office.