Jeannetta Maxena, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Mary Esther, Florida, explains the frustrations experienced and resiliency needed during her job search. Then she shares five tips for job seekers:Explore the ICMA Local Government Management Fellowship (LGMF) or similar program on a state level. These don't always mean internship or low pay.Stay visible. Get published, go to events, and more.Use a variety of digital platforms to search.Improve (and sometimes customize) your resume/cover letter.Establish good working relationships.Jeannetta then recalls her experience working on ICMA's soon to be released Job Hunting Handbook, and closes the show with final advice to job seekers and decision makers looking to hire them.ResourcesICMA Local Government Management Fellowship. Applications open September, 2022.Fellows | Host Organizations ICMA's Job Hunting Handbook update coming soon! Career Resource Guides Sponsored by Smarsh