You probably really need to read this article or probably I need a different occupation if we have reached this subject. But honestly, there might still be people who cannot find a job despite they have the required skills and good educational qualifications for the position they might be applying for. So, let me help you all out by giving you some tips on how to find a job.
First of all, you need to find out: why do you need a job? Do you need to pay your bills? Do you get bored at home and you want to go out and do something? Do you want to save for something in particular?
If you really need the cash a job brings in, then you probably you have more things to consider: you can't just apply for any kind of job; you need to apply for the one that pays well and you need to see what exactly you are supposed to do.
If you get bored at home, then there are more possibilities: you either find a job that can be done at home, or simply a hobby, or if you simply want to get out of the house, you can find a part time job, or you can volunteer. If you think that a little bit of an income wouldn't be bad, then a part time job or some easy job (like sampling) could also do the trick.
If you need to save to buy a car or to pay for the future education of your child, then a more serious job would be the answer.
There are many places where you can go and search for a job. First of all, there is the Internet, there are the newspaper ads, there might be ads in the windows of the shops you pass by everyday or even your friends might know someone who is hiring. Depending on your qualifications and on what you can or are willing to do, you can also write resumes and send them to the companies you would like to work for.
The Internet is a great tool for finding a job because those in need for personnel will place the ad online and it can be answered the same day by those interested. You can go on the website of the firm and send a resume in the "contact us" section or they might even have a section called "careers". The newspaper ad is a pretty old fashion way of finding a job, but many still use it, taking into consideration that because of various reasons, there might be people who can not afford Internet connection. The shops or places with ads in their windows are usually in need of personnel that will interact with a lot of clients daily and this may not be a difficult job at all; it is always a good idea to stop by and ask a question or two. As for the possibility of getting hired through your friends, these could be old friends you didn't keep in touch with, or past work mates, or anyone you know or of whose visit card you have: they might have an opening spot or they might know someone (someplace) who does.