When you are searching for a job, you need to network with everyone that you can and never leave the meeting without first asking for a referral to more people.
One thing that is very important is to keep your hunting materials such as your resume current. An opportunity may present itself at any time. You should always be prepared to respond when an opportunity becomes available.
Another thing that is important is to use the interview to learn as much as possible about how you fit within the culture of the company that you are applying to. People who are interviewed want to receive a job offer. Unless you are really desperate this is the wrong approach. You need to use the interview to determine how you fit within the company, in order to determine all you can about the people, and if you will get along with them. You should ask numerous questions with regard to how the organization values and treats its employees. It is important for you to know that the company that will help you to continue to develop your skills and talents. Since you spend numerous hours at work, it is important to ask these kinds of serious questions.