Getting a job in our current economy can be a struggle to say the least. America’s current state of affairs includes a very high unemployment rate that has an average of 20 people applying for one position. There are some communities that have documented hundreds of people applying for one position. Job hunting is difficult at this time, but not impossible. There are some things you can do as a current job seeker during a recession to better your chances of getting your job.
1. You need to be better than the next guy
This means that you want to be better, faster and smarter than anyone else that is seeking the same position that you are.
· This includes updating your resume and making certain everything is current.
· You want to make 4 calls a day to network contacts instead of 4 call a week
· Attend networking event for your niche
· Follow up immediately after you meet someone or learn of an opportunity you are interested in. return phone calls as quickly as possible, send a thank you email after you interview and fax your resume as soon as you learn of a prospect.
2. Find new strategies if your current ones are working
It can be very easy to get into a rut and get discouraged while hunting for a job over a long period of time. Things change and so should you. If current tactics are not producing the results you would like or hope to see, try something new.
Getting a job in a bad economy will require you to cast a wider net and be more ingenious than ever. Find new or different keywords when searching online. Consider moving to another type of employment platform; find new websites to search for employment. All of these changes will help you build a new approach to locating work opportunities and prospects.
3. Try and find new ways to make a little income while you look for the big one
If you are able to make a small amount of income while you search for the job you want or need it can help with the stress surrounding job searching. Stress can make your state of mind not the best it can or should be while job hunting and hurt you.
Freelancing are great ways to make extra income and many people have found that this leads to a new career. This doesn’t work for everyone, but if you have ever considered entrepreneurship now may be the time to jump into it.
4. Consider moving to a different location
Depending upon where you are located you may need to move in order to find the job you need or want. A different city or town may offer you more in the way of opportunities for your field or expertise. Moving is not for everyone. However, if you are able to move to find employment consider it carefully. Review the area you are considering through research and resources at hand before you make this enormous decision.
These are tips and techniques to utilize during a recession to find employment opportunities.
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