If you're on unemployment or even under employed one strategy is to get a "true" Letter of Recommendation from several good contacts. These can be from former bosses where the company, due to the current economy, sent you to the unemployment line but, your supervisor thought highly of you and would still be happy to help you with your unemployment problem.

So, where do you find a "true" letter that employers will believe? The simple answer is to use a search engine and type in job search tool…

The search tool will open a list of various options where you can find Mom I Got a Job a website that offers a "true" Letter of Recommendation. At MomIGotaJob.com you will be asked to enter some personal information, you will be asked about you contacts and our computer will take over to generate you letter after letter. Each unique and representative of your particular talents, skills and work ethic as seen through the eyes of former bosses, professors or other prominent persons.

This Search Tool is the best way to help with you unemployment search.

Keeping a search tool in mind it is also important to review the other parts of your unemployment or should we say your re-employment campaign. Not only do you need a Letter of Recommendation but you also need to great resume, interviewing skills and a wardrobe suitable for the position you seek.

Again, for a great resume…use the search tool to find and review resumes sites. Some sites offer analysis, some a re-work of your resume and some will start you from scratch. The choice is yours.

Interview skills can also be found with the search tool. It is important for you to be sure you can answer at least 20 common questions and prepare several questions to ask your interviewer. Avoid "what's in if for me" questions like How much vacation do I get? Your questions should be more like…What opportunities are there for advancement? this will show your interest in "growing the business. Turn to your search for complete information on this subject.

Also, consider your wardrobe for the position. Do you need a suit and tie or slacks and collar shirt? A dress or skirt and top? Jeans and a t-shirt? All of this matters when trying to get off of unemployment. You must blend in and make your interviewer comfortable at the interview.

So, how does a Letter of Recommendation get me an interview? The answer is…a Letter of Recommendation will not get you an interview. What gets you an interview is getting your letter of recommendation into the hands of the President or owner of a company. They are the real "hiring authority" but have usually delegated the actual task to another.

How do I find the "President or owner of a company"…you guessed it.

This is how you improve your chances of getting off of unemployment.