Research yourself : Before you look for the perfect job, write a CV or apply for a job you need to do some research. A powerful tool used in strategic planning is SWOT analysis, taking a hard look at Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats to enable effective planning. Applying SWOT analysis to your career seeking process will provide benefits from the insights you have had and most importantly, enable you to develop an actionable career plan. Note that you might want to solicit the input of friends and family in this process.