subject: Your Job Search [print this page] In the current tough economy it is harder and harder to land a job as there are numerous other people doing the same. It is even more difficult to locate a job as many of people seeking have important experience. It is hard as various businesses no more advertise jobs since they worry about getting overwhelmed with numerous applications. Here you will find suggestions for how you can find a position in a very tough economy.
The primary step to locating a job in this tough economy situation is to call your friends. You shoud ask them whether their companies are hiring and pick up a name of a man in human resources. Then you need to call the person directly to give them a pitch in terms of your credentials. Also, you should ask them whether you may send them a short resume for the consideration. Next, a week after sending them your resume, you should follow up to make sure they have obtained the resume and know whether they have any interests about it. You should follow up with the person once a month reasserting your concern in working for the agency so that your name is in their head. Also, this demonstrates dedication as well as a work ethic that many firms seek.
In addition, you should call colleagues working for other agencies in the same business as you. You should ask them whether their firms are hiring and if it is so who a hiring authority is. Then, you should call them and try to persuade them to give you a chance to check your skills.
