HOW LONG WILL THE JOB SEARCH TAKE? How long will the job search last? It typically takes 8 weeks to find a job paying up to $20,000, 17 weeks for jobs paying $30,000, 27 weeks for jobs paying $40,000, and 38 weeks for jobs paying $50,000. Normally, the higher the income level, the fewer positions are available, and the longer it will take to secure a new position. The actual search time will vary with the economy, the particular job one is looking for, and the amount of effort expended. The average job seeker spends only five hours per week and makes only six contacts with employers per month. Since it takes an average of 34 contacts with employers to generate one job offer, the more time you invest in your job search effort the sooner you will have a new job. Remember, if you are series about securing a new position in the shorts possible time, you need to invest at least 40 hours per week to the "job" of job hunting. For the next step, select "Who are employers hiring?" from the submenu.