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Welcome to The Job Hunt on BostonWorks, a special suite of information and tools designed to help you conduct a successful job search. Career information comes from BostonWorks in The Boston Globe and other sources. The tools are from experts in the field, such as career management firm Lee Hecht Harrison. The section is organized into the major steps of a typical job search, plus some additional key resources:

Planning & Research

Resumes

Networking

Interviewing

Salary

Career Coaching

Career Development & Education

Tools

Ten tips for successful networking
While networking remains the top source for learning about new job opportunities, it is also the best source of relevant information for your business. Here are ten tips to help you manage a successful networking process.

Job Doc: Getting prepared for a job search
The Job Doc says when you are let go from your job, your job is to find a new job. Here is an outline of the key steps in a typical job search.

What's your strategy? Winning moves that land jobs
What are some strategies that have helped job seekers land jobs? To get real-life answers, we asked some readers to tell us how they did it. The answers ran a wide gamut, but each offered a lesson that could help others in the hunt. Here are their stories.


	Follow the 10-part series from The Boston Globe describing a real-life manager's job transition, from layoff to new hire. Part 1: Job search diary: lessons for laid-off manager Part 2: Joblessness takes toll; ex-manager won't take less than he's worth Part 3: Mock interviews show ex-manager his weaknesses, help him improve Part 4: Ex-manager reluctant to broaden job search Part 5: Summer slows pace but doesn't dull anxiety Read the entire 10-part series


	These articles are from BostonWorks in The Boston Sunday Globe and other sources, as noted. For some "Job Doc" and "Out in the Field" articles, scroll down to see the specific item of interest.
	BASICS Persistence, attitude keys to job seeker success Positive attitude amid rejection helps job search Having what it takes to land a job Back to basics: sharpen job-search tools now Getting prepared for a job search Dedicated search, not blind hunt, is best way to find job In job hunt, be proactive Strategy for a new job search In new job hunt, don't forget details A vital skill for job seekers: sense of humor Take it or leave it? Job offer presents an opportunity LAID-OFF/UNEMPLOYED To survive joblessness, embrace compromise and contacts Jobless, despite top credentials Keep your sanity after a job loss, step by step Getting over shock of firing requires self-reflection Survey finds many can relate to job loss DET upgrade takes pain out of filing for jobless benefits CAREER TRANSITIONS Transitions Archives Career switch may require lowering sights Transition from music to finance Getting past what we do to what we love to do takes work Mid-career workers craft new, hands-on occupations		OTHER ISSUES Playing the job market smarter Taking a direct search approach Tips to preserve current job while seeking another Job search while you're still working Don't quit search for possible offer Outplacement services give job seekers edge Inventive strategy that shows ability can clinch job offer Look for a good fit before taking a job Taking a break can ease frustrations of tough job search More jobless execs look to relocate, expand search DET offers jobless PCs for job search Is age a factor in job hunt? Survey notes disparity in search by age group Experience, current skills can give older job seekers an edge Mid-career job seekers face several obstacles Double-team attack on job market makes pair stronger New grad should clear search focus Job searching from overseas Tips to preserve current job while seeking another Maintain boundaries to keep job search separate from work Job hunting beyond websites Job hunt etiquette during pregnancy Demeanor could hinder job search Crossing honesty line in job search can have dire consequences