The first step in finding a job is ignore  the big picture which is the troubled economy. The economy is the huge political issue that has been  the task of the Obama administration to fix with the economic stimulus package and various government housing programs.  Before you look for a job start, you need to begin with a plan. The plan is basically constructing a functional   resume. If you do not have a resume,  there are many online sources that can provide you  a resume template and career advice  such as CareerBuilder and USAjobs.

 The Economic Stimulus Plan promised 3.6 million jobs by the year 2011.   You need  a job now and based on your experiences should do a job search on the following careers that are advertised extensively online: 

sales jobs, receptionist jobs, security jobs, warehouse jobs, management jobs, jobs nursing, hospital jobs, design jobs, clerical jobs, home jobs, market jobs, engineering jobs, construction jobs, education jobs, government jobs and work at home jobs.  

You should immediately look for job openings by preparing a job resume.  Having a prepared resume aid in completing the job application that is a requirement of job employment.  Searching job and employment should become a part of your daily task after you routinely  check your email.

Because the war is still raging in Iraq, the government may need your education and experiences to work for an agency like the Department of Defense Homeland Security. Also, the USAjobs website has what is called a resume builder. Create an account and use the resume builder feature of the government website, USA jobs. The resume you create can be printed out for distribution at job fairs, also.

Though the economy is not at its best, job fairs are still prevalent and you should make use of the job search event and   attend as many as possible. Job Fairs are usually listed in your local paper and  you can use the online edition of your paper to locate job fairs in your city, as well.

 Networking is an excellent way to find jobs. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job especially if you have been unemployed for a while.  Using online resources is great, but your pitch for a job face to face will be optimal in getting you a job. Let your friends know what type of work you are looking for and they can  refer you to companies that are hiring.

If you are a retired individual, then your search should be targeted.   Write your resume without  focusing on your age and date your resume with 10 years of employment history prior to the present date. A ten year window of your work experiences gives the hiring managers an idea of what your job search qualifications are.

If you are fresh out of college, you should consult with your college advisor who can direct you to job openings in your discipline of study. However, even though you are degreed, do not think that you can start at the top of the company's ladder. Accept a position that is general in nature such as a clerk or customer service agent and use your educational prowess to search for inside company's opportunities.

 After about three months of employment, you should be aware of the "politics" of the company and have an idea of what you need to do to get promoted. Do not be satisfied with your present position and search the company's open vacancies for jobs that meet your education and work experiences to get promoted.

The best way to find a job is to actively seek employment. You need to perform your job search and apply for as many jobs online  as possible. Human Resource offices are  excellent source of job libraries.  You should  saturate the job search market with your job applications for employment. Have your resume in hand when you walk into the Human Resource office  and be prepared to be tested on your computer and work related skills.  You are not  Donald Trump and can not afford to be choosy about starting at the entry level. Entry levels jobs are great because they get you "entrance" into the company and that is what you are looking for, a beginning.

Enter the door of opportunity with your job search and accept temporary employment as well. As for the travel aspect of the job, always say that you will travel 25% of the time. As an entry level employee, it is unlikely that you will be asked to travel much because of the infrastructures of most corporations.