This is an effort and work in progress to serve those coming behind me. I, in fact, haven’t gotten a job yet so take it with a grain of salt.
If you are religious, begin with prayer and ask God for wisdom. See James 1.
“Something something Rocketship don’t ask which seat” - Phil Chen
Only apply for jobs you’re unqualified for - Kevin Kelly
You must write thank you notes. Don’t listen to anyone else… just do it. Write a note, put it in an envelope, write your address in the upper left, put a stamp on it, write their name, take a picture and then shoot it to them in a text saying, “What’s a good mailing address for you? I’d like to send a note.”
There are a lot of books out there about the job search. Here’s my ranking - you can get something out of each, but start at the top and realize that there will be diminishing returns as you go down the list.