Indeed, a good job to jumpstart your career is not easy to find, though not impossible. There are a number of channels to explore to ensure success in your job search, including:

Do your homework. Come prepared and with an attitude of "I know what your company is all about and I'd love to learn more!" Not all interviews are the same. Know the company and their competitors, as well as news or PR related to either. Impress with your thorough research and show your interest. Interviews are a two-way conversation and a balance of knowledge about the organization, the job requirements and curiousity go a long way.

Network smart. Sending out a number of CVs and cover letters a day is important. Yet actively networking live with relevant communities, their community leaders and managers is just as important. Take the time to volunteer for events and participate. Soon enough you'll see referrals and introductions trickling into your job opportunity pipeline. With the popularity of social channels like Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter you have access to a wide range of contacts in varying levels of an organization. Take advantage of these tools and network actively online!

Stay relevant. Stay on top of the relevant technology and communication channels they are using. Make sure you are in tune with the internal and external language as it pertains to their product rollouts and marketing and communication strategies. Take it a step further by checking out the product or service before the interview and come prepared with feedback. If you are writing an intro email, highlighting what you read about their product, what you know and how your skills are highly relevant to the position scores big points!

Focused message. Will a recruiter or a hiring manager know what it is you want to do and who you are after three seconds of browsing your resume, Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter profile? With hiring managers' inboxes flooded with applications, make sure you stand out by making a point about why you are the perfect person for the job. When reading a job post, read the key buzzwords highlighted. Think of creative ways to position yourself and be memorable to the hiring manager.

Job Hunting Is Like Selling. Before any interview prepare a three-point plan and practice your pitch in front of the mirror. Check your posture, hand movements and magnify eye contact by looking at yourself and make attempts to self-correct. Practive makes perfect. Are you going to start the interview with a question? A quote? A statement? Think ahead and be prepared. Always come to the interview with a goal of closing the deal. Always ask for the job or next steps to landing the job, specially when your are in the final stages of the interview process.

Wendy Duarte, Bluewolf’s Director of Recruiting shares her interview tactics:

When I hire someone I want to know what motivates them, what makes them get up in the morning, and what they aspire to be in the role they are interviewing for. Getting some sense of a person’s character is extremely important. I like to make candidates think hard about their answers because it reflects who they are as a person.  By using this strategy you get to see those that rise above others.

Are you job hunting? What tactics have and haven't worked for you?