How do you look for work?

[underpants]

3. I got a new job 7 months ago

I was earnestly looking for a few months (2012 Kaine campaign and a break for the holidays) until I got my current AWESOME job in October.

I got with a placement agency (had 1 almost and 1 that fell apart at the very end), scoured the employment commission website and the state HR website. All done super stealthy as my then employer would have fired me (which they did when I sprang the news on them about the new job) at the drop of a hat if they had found out.

One piece of advise I would give is counter to the conventional wisdom - get your resume in front of as many eyes as possible. Don't be selective.

Also volunteer somewhere if you are out of work. It fills in your timeline and it exponentially expands your network.