1. Understand your job search criteria.
First, be able to articulate what it is you are searching for in a job. Figure out your top five priorities -- whether it is company culture or a specific job position. “If you understand what motivates you as an employee, it will be easier to target your applications to opportunities that match your skills and ambitions,” says Paul Sandusky, vice-president of talent acquisition and development at Ceridian, an HR software company.