How do you look for work?

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5. Here is what I was told

Get a map and draw a circle as big as the area you are willing to work in.
Research all the possible places in that circle that would hire a person with the skills you are equipped with.
Find those people in those places that do what you are looking to do.
Call them up. Introduce yourself as a new grad looking for the kind of work they do. Ask to visit them at work to see how they do their job. While there ask them if they know of any openings. If they say no ask them if they know anyone else who may know of openings.
That potentially gets you 3 names for your network. Go on to each place in your circle
This shows you have initiative. Make something happen don't wait for something to happen. Be proactive