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At employersjobs.com we maintaint the philosophy that from the very first Google search to the absolute last interview, you can boost your odds at landing that dream job with the right preparation and effort. Below are our ten best tools and tips for jobseekers and career builders.

Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper, who will be announcing next Wednesday the creation of 30,000 new jobs for the young, said: ‘We know many young people are still finding it tough to get work, which is why investing in more apprenticeships, education and youth jobs is so important. ‘It does cost money, but it will cost us all far more if we don’t.

The month of October has 7 premium employers offering a range of opportunities for graduates and more experienced jobseekers. With the recession finally beginning to lift employment options are on the increase. Sign up as a jobseeker on employersjobs.com today and use our excellent resources and tools on your job search - find the best job for you!

Finding a job in a down economy can seem overwhelming, endless and discouraging. As opposed to the last major economic downturn, job seekers can tap into peer and employment networks using social media. Not only can one expand their search throughout the country, it’s also easy, fun and effective.

In this struggling economy freelancers are looking for in house positions where they can work with a company and secure a month-to-month salary even more so those choosing to remain freelancers are trying hard to get more projects to keep the income coming. Now is the time to think about advice and tips to help you get the jobs you both need and want! As the economy goes down, the competition for the limited jobs goes up! You need to make sure you’re keeping up with that competition so you can stay competitive.

It’s no new news that hackers are turning employment websites into all you can eat buffets for jobseekers’ personal data. While the economic downturn has seen an upsurge in the numbers of people putting their data online at job portals, apparently it has made such sites good places for hackers to attack.

Creating a great CV or resume is only the first step on the path to success, you also have to evaluate this for effectiveness. This is perfectly natural because you want to make sure the CV/resume you created will help you achieve your goal. You may have created this CV/resume to help you land the job of your dreams. Another reason you might have created the CV/resume template is to sell it for profit for other jobseekers out there trying to find work in a tumultous economy.

Despite the poor job market - and even poorer economies - it’s a breathe of fresh air to hear about resourceful new ways to build the kind of career you’ve always dreamed about. There are many people getting paid to use Facebook, twitter and other social sites. It seems like friends, followers and your influence on social sites are starting to become synonymous with job qualifications. Recent example is that of Best Buy where job applicants had to have at least 250 followers on Twitter.

Most underestimate the value of letting their personalities shine through in job interviews - it’s a commonly underutilised tool. Great jobs are becoming harder to find and lots of organisations are now cutting back, instead of hiring. So when you see your ideal job advertised and you just know you’d be a suitable candidate, how can you ensure you’ll get through the job interview and be offered the job? It’s easy - let your confidence and personality shine through!

A degree is still considered a worthwhile investment. The average number of graduates chasing every job on offer this year has risen to 48 and graduate starting salaries have been frozen, a report says.  There were 25% fewer jobs available in the UK on the last recruitment round, the Association of Graduate Recruiters said after surveying 226 members.