The candidate who walks into a job fair or interview knowing who they are and what they can provide has a remarkable edge over a candidate who's still figuring these things out.  Spend some time developing a personal branding statement, 

printing business cards for yourself, and engaging in activities that support your personal brand—whether that means volunteering, blogging, consulting, or tweeting about your field.

If you've taken the time to build your LinkedIn profile, you should be logging in at least once a week, and preferably more often.  The various groups on LinkedIn offer a never-ending conversation on topics from looking for a job to news relevant to your industry/field.

Following and connecting with people who work at your bucket list companies gives you the opportunity to build your professional network and get referrals.  A fully optimized profile also allows recruiters and hiring managers to find you when they 

search for job candidates with specific skill sets.

Anything you do that involves talking to other people about your job search counts as networking, whether it's lunch with a former co-worker, coffee with a recruiter, or a formal networking event in your area.  Some people are apprehensive about 

networking, but like anything in life, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

Whether you're inquiring about a submitted job application or following up with a colleague you met while networking, these intimidating tasks often get pushed to the back burner as you prioritize your time.  Scheduling them into your weekly agenda ensures that you

will set aside adequate time to close the circle with various activities that you've started.