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Even during a recession, there are plenty of job available if you are willing to put in the effort to find them. If you find yourself saying, “There’s nothing out there,” you are not looking hard enough. Today, especially with the Internet as a resource, it’s just a matter of learning where to look and what to do when you find a listing that interests you.

The job listings you never see. Some job statisticians claim over 60% of all available jobs are never advertised or posted. Whether or not this is an accurate number, it shows that you need … Continue Reading

During a recession, there are fewer jobs available and the competition for each position can be intense. There are a number of things you can do however to increase your chances of getting that job.

Be persistent. First and foremost, keep trying! It’s difficult to keep looking for work when you’ve been turned down even once, not to mention several times. But during slow economic conditions, persistence is the key. The average time it takes someone to find a job during normal economic conditions is about six months. During a recession, it may take you up to nine months to … Continue Reading

When looking for jobs online, there are number of websites that post job listings on a regular basis. The major job sites are Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, and Yahoo.com, all of which provide the same basic services. Along with job listings arranged by category and location, these websites allow you to post your resume for potential employers to review.

One of the big advantages of using such a website as part of your job search is most have a job alert function. This means that when a job is posted in your category of employment, the website … Continue Reading