We’ve come to the end of 2010 and many job seekers are feeling like the year was less successful than they had hoped it would be. If that sounds like you, then let’s take a look at a few resolutions you can make for 2011 that could make the coming year the year you land the job you deserve.

1.     Make 2011 the year that you stop focusing on jobs that are just good enough and start focusing on the jobs you really want.  One of the problems with this recession is that it forces many job seekers to take on a desperate posture, grabbing at every “opportunity” that comes their way.  However, every job posting is not right for your unique set of skills, and it’s about time that your job search strategies reflect this important fact.

2.     This coming year should be a time where you reevaluate what you really want in a job.  If you’ve been out of work for a year or more, you’ve probably discovered a lot about what you really value in life and in a job. It’s time to examine how those discovers should change your job search targets and strategies.

3.     Staying current on the latest happenings in your industry is a requirement every year.  Once again, if you’ve been unemployed for a long time it can be easy to get “out of the loop.”  This coming year it should be your goal to stay abreast of all the important changes and happenings in your industry even if you’re not working.

4.     Along the lines of staying up-to-date on the latest happenings in your industry; keeping your skills fresh and current is critical for job seekers in 2011.  Find out which skills are in demand and refresh old skills that are the foundation of your career.