Finding employment takes good attitude, research, networking

It may be the memory of the not-so-distant good old days — when a person could show up for an interview wearing a red wig and clown suit and still have a good chance of getting a job offer — that makes looking for a new gig so frustrating today.

But those days are indeed gone. Today’s job seeker must pound the pavement armed with steely determination, a polished pitch and a positive attitude, which can be a tall order when the search for work has stretched on for months.

?People who have spent a real long time out of work begin…