Feb 05 2010
Ej tips to staying focused and de-stressed in your career
Tough economic times are increasing business and personal stress for many of us, phenomenon like workplace conflicts are becoming common. The difficult economy is producing an emotional roller coaster where fear and uncertainty are rampant. Today’s business environment, characterised fewer people and more work, is a recipe for disaster. Here are some tips on how to keep yourself focused and distressed - by living a balanced and healthy life.
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.
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. 
With many over 45r’s finding themselves in a global disaster along with the rest of the job market who’ve encountered redundancies and job strife - it’s time we posted some advice about handling the modern job search climate. With these helpful tips you can handle job searching with the same finesse and experience often undervalued by employers that mature workers so easily possess!
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!
As layoffs across the world rattle peoples sense of job security, some are taking it as incentive to go after their dream careers. Others are wondering whether it’s time to jump ship into a more stable industry. Whatever the case, landing on your feet in a new career takes methodical discipline, particularly with so many people jockeying for positions. So before you take the plunge, map out a game plan.
It’s amazing how many different variations of CV’s are out there. The reality is you want to keep it simple and to the point - and most of all memorable. Below is what I recommend you structure your CV like. In our current employment climate where jobseekers out number actual jobs, it’s become even more important when applying - you make sure to present your details in the best way possible.
One of the most annoying let downs when you find a job you really want is to be told you’re over qualified. In the current economy world wide - many people are being retrenched, losing their jobs and are looking for new opportunities. You need to be able to restructure your CV to not seem intimidating or out of the salary range of your prospective employers - noone recommends dumbing down your CV but at the end of the day it’s about being right for the job - you definately need to be targeted about what appears in your CV.