Lots of people are faced with the daunting task of finding work. Unemployment is at record levels so finding work is not always easy. There are a number of ways to find work, some methods will attract less applicants so therefore you have a greater chance of at least getting an interview. You can find some good jobs by searching through the newspapers but you will also find they attract a lot of applicants. An alternative way, that attracts less applicants, is to buy your local newspaper and read the business section. In there you will find reports on local companies that have won lucrative deals and contracts. They will likely need to recruit extra staff to fulfil the workload. Contact these companies directly and ask to speak to the HR department. Mention that you heard about their recent success and ask about any upcoming vacancies, this is your chance to shine as you have the first move advantage. With any luck you should find jobs that nobody else has applied to yet.