Everybody wants to earn more money and be happy and content with what he does. Often times, this means that a person should find better and more satisfying work. Getting the desirable job is an easy task if you take the right steps and do your best to stay positive.

Step One: What Do You Want?

Figure out your needs and desires. Some people feel dissatisfied with their jobs but they are unsure what is it they really want: the carrier of their dreams or simply a job that will pay their bills and debts. Whatever your goal is, if you are determined to get a new job, identify what is the type of industry or company you want to go into. Next, find out whether you need any additional qualifications to do the work you aim at. You may also make good use of an online carrier test that will point the types of jobs that fit you best.

Step Two: Come up with a Resume

Get your resumes, ?p=4&sp=1" cover letters , and references. Be wise and always have an up-to-date and +writing+tips/" well-written resume and several compelling cover letters that are ready to be sent. Visit the top websites that may help you write a good resume and a cover letter. You should also compile some letters of recommendation and a list of references.

Step Three: Stay Alert

Stay alert while on the ?f=16" job search . Make yourself available for meetings with potential employers and have a cell phone with voice mail or a phone answering machine at home. Write from a personal email address and never use your work one.

Step Four: Do the Job Search

Do a fruitful and comprehensive job search. This is a major part of the process if you aim at getting a better job. Here, you have a plethora of options.

* Visit job search engine websites where you will find the top job banks, company job openings, online newspapers, etc.
* Get in touch with job search agents and receive job listings by email.
* Send your resume and cover letter to similar jobs offered by companies you would like to work for. You have nothing to lose if you visit them and ask about job vacancies.
* Do not ignore job ads although they are not one hundred percent reliable.
* Keep in mind that many job openings don't get posted, so create a job search network of your own. Inform your friends about the job you are looking for and ask if they could help you out.

Step Five: Think of the Interview

Now it is time to get ready for the interview. If you haven't had an interview in a while, practice your interview skills with your family or friends. If this is impossible, pretend that you are the interviewer and ask yourself questions about your qualifications, experience and expectations for the new job. You should convince the employer that you are the right man at the right place.