If you’re looking for a new job, you’re probably extremely sick of hearing - ‘give it time, stay motivated and someone will call.’ I know when I was looking I wanted to castrate and clothespin damn near everyone that said that to me. I wanted out of where I was, and was willing to do damn near anything to get a paycheck from someone else.

It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re not getting any phone calls, or response to the hours upon hours you’re submitting resumes and filling out those damn web based HR screening programs. Looking back at myself, while I was struggling through that phase I should have turned to ‘professional’ drunk dialing…

Ok, I should clarify. You’ve broken your keyboard by typing so much information into job applications and you need to unwind, and moreover - get hired. Drink a nice cocktail and get a bit loosened up. Pick up the phone, and call the place you want to get hired at. While remaining professional, tell them you understand they may not be looking for someone with your qualifications and talent, but nonetheless you wanted to introduce yourself as best you can over the phone. (P.s. - know a little something about the company, especially if they are currently in the news.) Remember names, joke a bit and consider yourself ahead of the game when you hang up that phone.