In addition to the job search methods described previously, several other options should be understood and perhaps considered.

Self-employment and Entrepreneurship may be a viable option depending on your goals, financial situation, skills, experience and motivation. To investigate what is required to start your own business, check with your local chamber of commerce, as well as business guides and publications listed on the entrepreneurship page.

Temporary work through agencies may give you an opportunity to gain experience, refine your work skills, investigate various work settings and develop contacts. There are several temporary agencies that specialize by industry type, thus it would be wise for you to find out the names of those temp agencies that provide temporary employees to the employers/organizations of interest to you. Some agencies like The LaSalle Network specialize in placing recent college graduates in professional, skills enhancing positions that may lead to a permanent career opportunity.

Volunteer and internship work is a way to gain experience in a job, occupation or work setting and to test job fit.

Self-help resources such as job clubs, job search workshops and job seeker support groups are self-empowering programs you can attend to learn effective job search methods, to conduct a more systematic job search, and to obtain support and technical assistance during your search. The Riley Guide is an excellent source for finding such resources.