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Dear Eleanore

Well done on getting and keeping a job in these tough economic times; hang in there until you get something more suitable. It is much easier to get a new job when you are already employed. 

We suggest you start exploring transport companies (logistics), financial institutions like insurance companies and banks and retail organisations for IT related entry level positions.

Network with people in these organisations and find out what marketable skills you already have and what you still need to acquire. Any version of the book What Color is Your Parachute? By R N Bolles will be a useful tool for helping you build an information network.

We also suggest you make use of a multi-pronged job hunting process. Here are some ideas which may help you in your quest: 

• Create a good CV and plan and then implement your job hunting strategy. There are a number of books on the subject in your local public library.
  • Job hunting : Everything you need to know by A. H. Gort,.;
  • Online job hunting : great answers to tough questions by Martin Yate;
  • Hot tips on job hunting by C Goldschagg; 
  • Job hunting for the retrenched and others by T Marr; 
  • Job hunting made easy: a step by step guide by J. Bramham
  • Successful job hunting by I. Ural,
• Browse through the “career” or “situations vacant” section of local and national newspapers and job websites on a daily basis. Your local library should have copies of the local papers. Apply for all jobs which your experience and qualifications match. This process will also help you to see what sort of jobs you should apply for and what qualifications organisations require.
• Register with employment or recruitment agencies. Use your local newspapers and Yellow Pages to help you develop a list of possible agencies in your area. Your local library should have a copy of the Yellow Pages and the local papers.