Accentuate the positive. Amidst the news of a bleak economy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. To begin, the number of new homes for sale has dropped. In this case “dropped” is a good thing. Perhaps the worst of the recession has become a part of history. Also, some in the banking industry are looking at a profit at this time. Though the overall job to job seeker ratio of one to five seems a bit unwelcoming, the career outlook for the recent college graduate remains steady. The forecast indicates there is no decline in the number of hires for recent grads.
Eliminate the negative. The negative press definitely impacts society and the economy as a whole. Don’t let it get you down too much. With the recession showing signs of leveling out, it’s time to shake it off and get back into the game. Employers are looking for top-notch candidates. With the pool continually increasing, the job seeker must outshine the competition. Brush up the resume and interviewing techniques and get out there to win. Easier said than done, right? Research and find job search tools that are advantageous for your specific needs, not everything is going to be the best fit and that’s okay. Your network of friends and family may be one of the best tools. Be flexible if the game plan needs to be adjusted from time to time.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Still Searching?
Have months passed since graduation? Still searching for a job since a lay-off? With the market being what it is, there are about five job seekers to every one opening. This is up from 2007 when it was two job seekers to every one opening. Discouraging? Maybe a little, but this is when the job seeker needs to step up his or her game.
The reality is that there are still positions available. Employers can be a lot more particular about their hires because so many people are looking for jobs. Job seekers need to impress the employer long before even meeting face-to-face.
Once you get an interview, dress to impress and be prepared as possible. Research the company. Prepare questions for the interviewer. Bring a hard copy of your resume. You are up against a lot of others for that position. Prove to the employer that you deserve the position and make the employer want you and no one else. Practice what you are going to say during an interview. This doesn't come easy for everyone, but it definitely helps to practice a bit or get some coaching.
In addition, if you are still searching, try to find something temporarily while you look for your next position. It's better to have a consistent work history than to have a huge gap on your resume. Temp agencies may be a good tool to use during your job search time.
Be the one out of the five that gets the job!
The reality is that there are still positions available. Employers can be a lot more particular about their hires because so many people are looking for jobs. Job seekers need to impress the employer long before even meeting face-to-face.
Once you get an interview, dress to impress and be prepared as possible. Research the company. Prepare questions for the interviewer. Bring a hard copy of your resume. You are up against a lot of others for that position. Prove to the employer that you deserve the position and make the employer want you and no one else. Practice what you are going to say during an interview. This doesn't come easy for everyone, but it definitely helps to practice a bit or get some coaching.
In addition, if you are still searching, try to find something temporarily while you look for your next position. It's better to have a consistent work history than to have a huge gap on your resume. Temp agencies may be a good tool to use during your job search time.
Be the one out of the five that gets the job!
