Five Ways to Save Money During Your Job Search

Next Monday, April 15th, is tax day for the more than 130 million Americans who will pay either federal or state income tax this year. This is a good day for those owed a refund--not so for those who must pay before the April 15th deadline or incur penalties. 

Whatever your tax obligation is this year, the stress of paying is keenly felt if you are currently out of work or soon to be.

But, you don't have to spend much to effectively search for your next well-paying job.

Here are 5 ways you can save your money and receive free resources to help speed your search:

• Get Free Internet. You need the internet to search for work, but don't overpay for your internet service. Free internet service is becoming more widespread at local and national shops and restaurants. A few places to look:
• Free WiFi search
• Starbucks. This coffee chain has thousands of locations nationwide that offer free high-speed internet in their cafes. Good for the larger cities where Starbucks is mostly found.
• McDonald's. This fast-food giant is everywhere and most of their locations now provide free internet. This is ideal for job seekers in smaller or more rural locals where Starbucks can't be found.
• Public Libraries. Your local public library offers free internet--use it.
• Community colleges. Many cities have community college campuses that offer free internet for residents of that area.
• Workforce Centers. These government-supported centers not only provide free Internet, but also free career services like resume writing and job placement.
   
• Free resume writing.
• Workforce Centers. These government-supported centers not only provide free Internet, but also free career services like resume writing and job placement.  
• Resume writing tutorial. Free online course on how to write an effective resume--with examples.

• Free document creation software. Don't spend extra money on Microsoft Word if you don't have it already on your computer. There are many other alternatives that work just as well.
• Google Docs. Online--nothing to download. You can even save files in Word format.
• Open Office. Free software that operates exactly like Microsoft Office.
  
  
• Free Tax Filing. Don't pay $35-50 or a significant cut of your refund to a tax preparer or tool like Turbo Tax when the IRS lets you file for free.
• IRS Free File

• Free checking account. When you receive your tax refund, use this resource to find no-fee accounts to deposit the money.
• Bankrate

To find our more, you also can check out our new eBook "Click to Get Hired: Three Secrets to an Online Job Search" now available exclusively at Amazon and free to borrow for Amazon Prime members.

Until next time,

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