Unemployment rates are rising, These steps can help you stand out.

Be specific

List your skills including software computer programs ability.
List the type of job or position you want.
List your contact information.
List your salary requirements in a range, ask for the highest, they may try to negotiate down.
No typos either.

Don’t wait for a job to be posted publicly

Human Resources Directors and their Assistants know internally before they post the position publicly.
If they have your resume or application on file ahead of time, they can use it as a resource of choices.
Most store resumes or applications for a certain amount of time.
They will not always choose internally.
It can help save them money of listing an advertisement.
Send Resumes to multiple businesses.
Send regularly, especially if you really want to work there

Once a week
Once a month
It creates a memory of recall and recognition of your name and skills.
They can choose to tell you to stop sending.

Even if they tell you there are no job openings right now, don’t let that discourage you from re-submitting your info.

Don’t just email, Mail your info

Email is getting overloaded and can be sent to spam, junk, or bulk mail folders and get lost in the pile. Emails are more commonly sorted by most recent date.
Mailing arrives on their desk, in front of them and usually looked at quicker.
Although you can mail to Attn: Human Resources or Hiring Manager, You can research their name to be sure it lands on their desk, specifically.
Be careful of mailing sensitive information like Social Security Numbers, in case of wrong delivery.

Make copies of general applications you filled out

· Unless it’s a company specific form or for a specific position.

Do not fill out your Social Security Number or sensitive information until you are to the point of handing it over.
There are still general applications out there, but usually for non-management, blue collar, and minimum wage positions and/or a company requirement.
Management or supervisory positions also require a resume.
If it’s a two page application form that does not seem specialized to a position, fill it out and make copies to hand deliver or mail. If printing a lot, print copy companies are the cheaper way to go than from a home printer.
Destroy any extra copies laying around.

Don’t get discouraged from lack of response

Some companies may not choose to respond due to time and money it takes to send you a rejection letter.
Companies are cutting funds to pay people for ‘unnecessary’ work or supplies:Stamps, salary, paper and office supplies.
They are still deciding.
Some may not list why you weren’t chosen to avoid retaliation or debates and lawsuits of choosing the wrong person.
“Found someone more qualified” is a general, avoiding specifics, explanation.
Some companies may not be impressed with the ones they’ve interviewed and will re-look at applications and resumes received, which could include yours.
They may decide to not hire or eliminate the need for the position due to cutting expenses.

Ask friends and family

Ask friends or family if they know of anything, but be respectful and remember they can choose to say no.
Offer to do errands for either trade or set a fee. Promote your specialty. This will help towards self-employment and referrals.
Create a business card listing your services and hand it out.
If receiving financial assistance in other ways, please be honest and report what you received.

Not reporting accurately can lead to Tax Audits, a reason to investigate where your funds are coming from. Discovery of falsifying information can be against the law, which can effect your future chances of receiving government assistance and jail or prison time.

Its more ideal to try to make more money than the allowable limited income by government assistance. Those that take advantage of the system effects the money balance of spreading available funds around to others who are in need too.