When employers start calling you to set up interviews you can sound very impressive if, at a glance, you know exactly what material you have sent to that particular employer, to whom your resume was sent, and what you already know about the organization. There are several things for which you may need to set aside funds. You may want to purchase an answering machine to be sure that you don't miss any calls. Additional steps that you can take. Become a member of professional associations.
Some people choose to attend job fairs, read magazines, newspaper ads, and trade journals.
When reading newspapers, it is important to read articles in addition to reviewing job advertisements. If an article that is of interest to you discusses new projects being undertaken by an organization, you can take that to mean that the employer might need to hire new staff. Some students explore the option of using employment agencies. If you are thinking about this seriously, be sure to use a reputable company. If you know of a student, with a similar level of experience, that has used the particular employment agency successfully, that is a good indicator.