How to find a job during a recession
How to find a job during a recession
How to find a job during a recession
How to find a job during a recession
As we know now more and more university students graduate from school, but they cannot find suitable jobs. Lots of students do not know why.
Ryan Saale was in a bind. He was planning to move back to St. Louis, Missouri, from Santiago, Chile, earlier this year but, with the job market taking a downturn, it wasn't an ideal to a start a job search -- much less from 5,000 miles away.
In preparation for the big change, he started doing freelance public relations for a large arts organization in St. Louis, Missouri, while still in Chile.
"Taking on the extra work was challenging, but freelancing for three months before moving helped get me revved up for job searching, building contacts and networking," Saale says.
By trying a different approach to job hunting, Saale ended up finding a permanent position after a colleague on the freelance project recommended him.
"During a recession it is best to move forward with force, while your competition is moving slowly. It is easy to use the economy as an excuse," says Roberta Chinsky Matuson, president of Northampton, Massachusetts, based Human Resource Solutions. "Successful job seekers know that even in tough economic times, there are opportunities. You just have to dig a bit deeper."
If you are getting ready for a job search during troubled times, here are some tips from the experts.
1. Take a closer look at industry data
Research industries and job sectors that are experiencing worker shortages or still experiencing job growth. These are the areas where you may want to focus your search.
CareerBuilder.com produces a quarterly job forecast that indicates hiring manager trends for the next few months, both regionally and across major sectors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases updated figures every month on occupational job growth.
For example, by looking at the BLS data, you will learn that health care, education, government, food services and drinking places, and IT categories have all gained jobs this year.
2. Freshen up your skills
"Don't give an employer a reason to pass you over because you don't know the basics," states Diane Morgan, director of career services at London Business School. Morgan says everyone should know basic office skills like Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. "Since these are skills you can teach yourself from the Internet or a library book, there are no excuses for not having them."
I learn something from this passage! I hope it also can help you!
Father's Day is Near - The Perfect Time to Use a People Finder Search to Locate Your Missing Son How to Recover Data Professionally Research is Key When You Buy a Timeshare All about Overseas Jobs How To Get Govt. Jobs In India: Get Sarkari Naukri What to do if your hearing aid stops working Resume Summary Sample from Executive Management Jobs Finder.com Resume Objectives - A Winning Outlook Should Assist You To Find a Job Sooner Research to spread through MBT You can now view the search results on a map! Working Capital Finance | Capital Finance Employing and working with a PR agency Central Payment Jobs: Be Your Own Boss