Sometimes the most difficult thing about finding a job is knowing what kind of job you're most suited to. Are you a people person? Do you like talking with people on the phone? Or are you the type of person who is horrified at the prospect of picking up the phone and dialing up complete strangers? I know if my life depended on it, I could not work a customer service job over the phone. I loathe talking on the phone and do as little of it as possible.
Similarly, some people are very deadline oriented, more comfortable having a clear plan, while others do better where there's flexibility. As an independent contractor, I can take as little or as much work as I can handle. I know when it's due, and I space my workload accordingly. Some people would rather clock in at a certain time every day, knowing that when they clock out, the day's work is over.
Whatever your preferences, it helps to have a clear view of what kind of job might best suit you. And that's where a site like Careerpath.com can be very useful. There are a variety of tests on Careerpath to help you narrow down your best fit. And that's the first step in finding your dream job.