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Recent statistics say that 3.3 people are competing for every available job in the United States. Getting noticed is getting tougher, and making a lasting impression in employers' minds is essential to finding work. One great way to get in front of employers to make that all-important good first impression (and hopefully land that interview) is by going to job fairs. Learn how to make yourself stand out in the entry-level-employment crowd with this one-minute video tip.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 80 percent of available jobs are never advertised. How do you, as an entry-level job-seeker find them? More than half of them used their networking skills. Networking may not be your strong suit, but if you intend to compete in today's tough economy, you'd better sharpen those networking tools.

Here are a few tips for tapping that hidden job market:

1. Join a professional organization or chamber, and attend the meetings and luncheons. This is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people in your field in a non-threatening, social environment
2. Remember that everyone you meet could be the person who helps you get a job. Always dress and behave professionally, and be pleasant in all social situations
3. Utilize social networking Web sites like LinkedIn to establish contacts and gain introductions

Visit our Don't Give Up article for more tips on job hunting in a tough economy.
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