Think about any skill… playing the piano, for example. To master that skill, you must practice for hours, days, weeks… even months or years. Progress is tough at times; to improve, however, you must maintain your focus. Gradually, you see small improvements… then begin hitting big milestones. Eventually, you look back and see how much you’ve improved; how you’ve mastered the skill. A job search works the same way. Few successful job seekers who get called for interviews, and get hired, are born with some innate job search talent. The job search is just another skill to master – one that will take some time, practice and patience. Read more.