Do you feel like you're ready to burn out at the end of the day when searching for a job?  Maybe you're sending out hundreds of resumes, attending ten networking meetings a month and going to see every recruiter in a 20 mile radius; but still haven't secured one job offer.  If that sounds like you, then you need to consider working smarter, not harder.  Here are some job seeker tips on working smarter.

Tip #1 - Never apply for a job that you couldn't see yourself working for at least five years. Yes, I know that it's hard out there and you just want to find something to pay the bills. But honestly it takes the same amount of energy (if not more) to find a job you love as to find one you hate or can barely tolerate. Plus, if you are applying for a position that you are less than excited about, it will show in your cover letter, resume and especially in an interview.

Tip #2 - When you find an interesting job, don't delay applying for it.  Do your necessary research, tweak your resume and write your cover letter immediately. Then send out your package.  Don't set the position aside for a day or two and go back to it because you will lose momentum and you may not get back to it until weeks later.

Tip #3 - Don't work past the point of diminishing returns.  It doesn't make sense to send out 100 resumes that are poorly done when you can send out 10 resumes that are perfect and positively represent who you are as an employee. Treat your job search like a job, complete with breaks, lunch and even vacation days.  If you overwork yourself you won't be able to put your best foot forward in your job search because you will be exhausted. Create reasonable daily goals and do your best to complete them.  Don't beat yourself up if you're unable to complete everything. The important thing is that you work on your job search daily and make sure that you combine several strategies to find the type of job you really want.