When searching for a new job, it’s basic unit is to make a good imprit. But for those who are unemployed or just starting their careers, finding the money for a first class job search can be more hard.

Fortunately, smart  nominee can still put their best foot forward without blowing a bundle.

“When you’re on a shoestring budget, you have to be creative to get the help you need,” says Markell Steele, owner of Futures In Motion, a career counseling service in Long Beach, Calif.

Marc Dorio, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Job Interview,” says that if job seekers plan in advance, it is possible to find work without becoming panicky about money.

7 ways to slash job hunt costs

1. Exchange for job search assistance
2. Visit the local library
3. Visit low cost community job centers
4. Group related job hunting tasks
5. Use free Internet, phone services
6. Pack your own lunch
7. Save your receipts

“Start by making a budget,” he says. “For income, include any severance you got from your last job, plus unemployment funds, plus any money you’ve already saved.”

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