Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned employee, looking for a new job can be stressful.

While there are hundreds of online job postings that you can apply to, it's difficult to find the right position that fits your lifestyle and needs.

To find that "right job" that suits you, follow these steps:

• Identify your skill sets.

Many people start their job search by looking at the job titles that sound most fitting to their career goals. While this method may prove to be successful for some, Glassdoor career expert Scott Dobroski suggests job seekers look at the required skills of a position instead. By doing this, Dobroski says employees will be able to identify the skill sets they already possess and the jobs that best match their experiences.

Also, since job titles are constantly changing, Dobroski says focusing on the required skills of a position can open your search up to job titles that you didn't even know matched your expertise.

• Utilize online resources and company websites.

Thanks to the internet, looking for a job today goes far beyond asking a friend and searching for an opening in the newspaper. Now, companies use their website to advertise job openings, and job search platforms can also help you identify opportunities. Use these sites to not only search for a specific position, but to also look for "similar jobs" or "suggested jobs" that may pique your interest.

• Narrow down your search to the best options.

Rather than apply to any and every opening you see, it's best to narrow down your search and only apply to the positions that sound most fitting to your skill sets and career goals. To go a step further in ensuring that a job is right for you, do a little bit of background research on the company to get a sense of its values and why employees do or don't like working there. Also, dig into your own network to see if you're connected to someone who has experience at the company and who can share their perspective on working there.

Carolyn Thompson, executive recruiter and managing principal at Merito Group says connecting with someone at the company can also be an extra way for you to get your foot in the door.

"Companies always give preferential treatment to employee referrals." "If you don't know someone there, then volunteering at a company's local charity event can also be a great way to meet people."

• Save the best job listings for future reference.

Even after you've submitted your application for a job, you should still copy and paste or print the job listing for future reference. With many employers removing a position once they've received enough applicants, Dobroski says saving a job description can help you prepare for an interview when you want to look back on the qualifications needed.

• Customize your resume to match each position you apply to.

Even if you're looking at jobs that are all within the same industry, it's still important to tailor your resume so that it matches each specific job you apply to. By doing so, you give yourself a competitive edge over the resumes that hiring managers know are used for any and every job.

• Don't restate your resume in your cover letter.

Your cover letter should not read like an extra copy of your resume. Instead, it should provide hiring managers with more background information about who you are and why you are a right fit for the position and the company. It should also include a call to action like, "I look forward to connecting to discuss next steps," so the employer knows just how interested you are in moving forward with the position.

If a job application doesn't specifically ask for a cover letter, it never hurts to send one anyway. It can be the determining factor that sets you apart from the rest of the competition.

• Prepare for your interview.

To be well prepared, before going on an interview, jobs seekers should do the following things:

• Research the company you are interviewing with and the work they do.

• Practice answering tough and common interview questions beforehand.

• Look up background information about the individual you are interviewing with.

The preparation you do for an interview can be the key to you landing a job. In fact, having a successful interview, rests on the preparation process.

• Always ask questions.

In addition to preparing yourself for how to properly answer an interview question, you should also prep yourself on what information you want to know from the interviewer. According to Glassdoor, if you don't ask questions in an interview you can easily "run the risk of unintentionally appearing disengaged or uninterested."

Examples of questions you could ask to show your interest may include: questions about the growth opportunities at the company, the culture of the people you will be working with, what would be the ideal candidate for the position you're applying for, or inquiring about the biggest challenges people face working there.

• Send a thank you note.

To really stand out and show your appreciation for the interview, you should always send a follow up note thanking the hiring managers for taking time out of their schedule to meet with you. This note can be sent via email or snail mail (if possible, mail it on the same day, after the interview). It is very important, before sending you should triple check to make sure there are no grammatical errors and that all names are spelled correctly.

Tip: The quicker you can get the thank you note to the interviewer after the interview the better it will reflect on you. It will speak well as to your organization and time management skills, as well as show how serious you are about the job that you are applying for.

• Don't accept the job on the spot.

Being serious doesn't mean being desperate. If offered the position, you should thank the employer for the opportunity and confirm when you will need to accept the job. Rather than giving an answer right away, you should use the time you have to carefully consider if the offer is right for you and to assess whether you need to negotiate your salary. Tools like Glassdoor's Know Your Worth can help you measure the market pay of a job based on where you live, your job title and your relevant work experience.