Social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have drawn millions of users per day since the start of the recession as many web users have turned to these sites to aid their job search. These sites have transformed the job search process, enabling more and more people to connect with potential employers, promote their own skills, set up support groups and search for job leads and contacts.
Every time we look at television or listen to the radio, the main topic is job loss; bonuses being paid to top executives; gas, petrol and food prices increasing; cities and counties are near bankrupt; foreclosure on the rise and many more depressing topics. How are single parents getting through this rough time of economic depression? Have you lost your job due to the recession? Are you depressed due to the recession?
With the competition keener than ever and the economy in a slump, you need to prepare for your job interview thoroughly. It’s no longer enough to offer a firm handshake to your interviewer, make eye contact, and nod pleasantly now and then. You need to prepare a dynamic application letter and CV. You need to research the company. And you need to present a confident image and develop the ability to answer tough questions on the spot.
The online job market in the UK continues to show signs of recovery in November, results of a survey by online employment solutions company Monster Worldwide showed. The Monster Employment Index UK rose two points to 116 in November, climbing for the second month in a row. In October, the index had risen sharply to 114 from 107 in September. A year ago, the index stood at 152.
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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 number of job seekers competing for every job opening is at the highest since the recession began, but it’s worse than you think in many areas. The Labour Department reported 6.3 unemployed workers for every job opening. The number was 1.7 in December 2007. Below is a 3 step method to landing a great job or career change in this terrible job climate:
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.
Top degree grades are no longer enough to guarantee top jobs as graduates struggle for employment. Although Britain’s economy is showing signs of recovery, the job market is still flooded with university graduates. After graduating from the University of Lincoln last year, Dave Lee taught an online journalism course at a college in New Zealand and has since landed a job at the BBC’s World Service.
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