We all know finding a new job can be a full time job in and of itself.  With today's technology making applying for jobs faster and faster, we've attempted to put together a list of 5 tips to make it easier and keep yourself up to speed.

Tip 1: Having an email address is mandatory

Having an email address while searching for a job doesn't just say you are keeping up to date with technology, it's also the new way more and more employers are accepting resumes.  If you don't have an email address, consider using one of these free email providers:

Gmail - http://gmail.com - Google's free email service
Yahoo - http://mail.yahoo.com - Yahoo's free email service

When creating your email account, remember to try to keep it professional and unrelated to your nickname or hobbies.  You can create a second email address for your friends and family, but the email address you give to your prospective employers should be something they wouldn't mind having on a business card.

Tip 2: Polish up your resume

You can find many online guides, tutorials, and templates to help with making your resume more visually pleasing and putting a lot of information into a small space.

Riley Guides - http://www.rileyguide.com/letters.html
Resume and Cover Letters

Learning Express Library - http://www.learnatest.com/
Creating great resumes and cover letters (You MUST create your account inside the library)

Career One Stop - http://www.careeronestop.com/ResumesInterviews/ResumesInterviews.aspx
Resume advice, cover letters, and interviewing skills

Tip 3: Check out Learning Express Library - http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/

Learning Express has a multitude of things that can help you with a job search.  Want to practice a Civil Service Exam?  Want to work on your math proficiencies? Need to brush up your resume and cover letter?  You will need to register with this site to effectively use their tutorials and practice tests.

Tip 4: Check out Ohio Means Jobs -  https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/

Ohio Means Jobs is another great job search site that allows you to post your resume and have potential employers contact you.  You can also search and apply for Ohio jobs from here.

Tip 5: Check out Job Solutions of Wood County - http://www.jobsolutions.net/

Serving Hancock, Wood and Wyandot Counties in Northwest Ohio, JOBsolutions™ is a state-funded, one-stop employment resource for employers looking for qualified candidates, and for people looking for local job opportunities.