The economy of US for the year 2009 was quite distressing. But the good news is that 2010 may promise recovery in some sectors today. But there is also a bad news that the high unemployment rate will continue to be with US for quite some time. There will be a fewer jobs available for sure, but this doesn't mean that there will be no opportunities. For the coming year companies will do business and still need brilliant employees who can compete better. The important question is: Are you a value-added employee? Remember this: In the evolving economy there is a place for you but only when if you can think better and act differently than in the past. Here there are few steps by which you can maximize your chances of scoring a better job in 2010:

Resolution #1: Get in the Game:

Come out of the pavilion box and play hard. Don't remain seated, act for something and aggressively search for the jobs you find on the internet. This thing requires a game plan and the belief that you are going to win this game. Because this is not the right time to show sympathy to those who want to regret how bad it is out there. Decide instead to excel and achieve at your job search.

Do something every day that can refine your job search. If you are positive it will diminish nervousness and other negative feelings. This thing goes beyond your survival of the fittest. Those who want to succeed in their life it requires a iron will and strong determination. Just remind you self that you will win and will outlast this challenge.

Resolution #2: Think and Talk ROI:

Guess what? Old ways of selling your skill and time no longer exist in this tough economy. Now it is better if you can show your employer or client that how better problem solver you are. Employer those hire those people those who can become liabilities on their balance sheets. They hire people those who can provide return on investment to the company. For this you can demonstrate your clear benefits that you can offer to them.

For this just look at your skills, experience, abilities and talents you possess. Just show your skills in front of the employer that how you can make money or save money for the organization. Try to turn your skills and talents into benefit that can employer understand and appreciate. Pull out experiences from last organization that what you have learnt and think that how your work will save money, make money or otherwise improve the situation of your employee.

Education and skills, while valuable, do not translate into benefits. But answer this question that what you can do better that your rival cant? Because everybody has unique set of skills, experience and talents. Just turn them into your assets.

Resolution #3: Widen Your Network

Earlier it was very easy to find jobs by responding to ads that were found on the internet jobs or corporate websites. But now it is very difficult to limit your search only to internet ads and expect success. Here's why According to the latest annual Source of Hire Study by CareerXRoads, 12% of new hires comes from job boards and 27% however comes from internal sources. That means they come through networking. It is good if you increase your search both in person and online. Start making your new contacts each week through local events or related professional meetings. You can use your social networking sites by adding your bio and profile. Social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook have a group feature that allows you to seek out and join other group, not only in job search, but also to industry and professional groups that you can introduce yourself to. The feature of "Ask/Answer a Question" is another good way to build your expertise among a selected target groups. Twitter has also become an excellent way to follow movers and shakers plus make yourself known to a wider playing field.

That is why it is said that don't forget your family, friends and neighbors who might know someone. Job searches are all about connection. The more connection you make the higher the chances of your success.

Resolution #4: Inoculate Yourself against Negative Messages

If you want a success in your job search it is necessary that you should prepare and deliver yourself at any moment notice. If during the process if you allow any negative thoughts to enter your mind that can poison your outlook and lead to fear, discouragement, anxiety and other negative emotions. It is better if you shut that door which encourages negative thoughts to come from outside environment at least for some time so that you can't divert your mind from your target- the job search. It is good if you get in touch with those people whose energies are positive and they can help you fight better. At the time of your search all this negativity in environment can't be affordable may it be through friends, relatives, print media, radio or our own television box. Go through books, magazines and articles that fuel your thoughts in a positive way and encourage you to steer ahead on your path. Keep reminding yourself of avoiding anything out of this league.