Ask HN: What are your job hunt strategies?

Let your close contacts know you're looking, and what specifically you're looking for. The more specific, the better. Start networking and looking through contacts that may not be very close, but are in the industry you want to work within. See if there any people that may be able to help there, and reach out. Update your resume, and when applying, customize it for every application, and send a brief cover letter. It may not be read, but it shows you're taking the application process seriously, and some hiring managers expect one. It doesn't need to be, nor should be, in depth. Set up job alerts on Google job search, Ziprecruiter, Indeed, and look on company websites for any specific companies you'd like to work for. Go on LinkedIn and see who the hiring managers are and reach out to them, but don't be pushy. Just see if it might be appropriate to let them know you're available to talk. Update your LinkedIn profile, and make sure you're available for recruiters to search your profile, keeping in mind search terms/keywords/hashtags to be found for. Twitter is also a good place to mine for leads and contacts. Be persistent and determined. There are a lot of jobs out there, but the best ones require you to be competitive. Always send thank-you notes/emails, and follow up when needed. A lot of times hiring managers will let emails sink out of sight or get distracted. Keep the ball rolling.