From resume templates, to-do checklists, interview preparation and more, Google Docs may be one of the best (free!) tools to keep in your arsenal when seeking out new employment.

SavvySugar over at Wise Bread comes to us today with some very useful tips to keep in mind when hunting for that elusive dream job. One of the most unique tips she offers is to use free Google Docs templates to help you along the way (and a fantastic idea, in our opinion). From making your resume look perfect, keeping all your job-hunt tasks organized (like remembering which jobs you’d like to search for or upcoming networking events), and a great interview preparation worksheet, there are a plethora of free tools available on Google Docs for your use.

Find the links to these templates and more at SavvySugar’s full post here — plus, she shares plenty of other great tips that will help make 2012 the year you finally stop searching and start finding.

Job Search Tips That Will Get You a Job in 2012

If you’re like seven out of ten currently employed people and have just about had it with your present job (and/or employer) because you’ve been doing the work of at least two (and possibly three or more!) people, have received little or no raises in several years, are feeling more and more put upon, unappreciated, etc., then NOW is the time to ACT! As the late Steve Jobs so cogently (and presciently) pointed out, “Life’s fragile.” So seize the day and then seize the opportunity to pursue your dreams for a better career and a better life in the 2012 job market! The timing couldn’t be better.

Read Skip’s full post here.