Here are some EJtips to help you stay on your feet:
1. Turn off the media (Television and Radio, unless you have satellite radio); select certain times of the day to watch television and listen to the radio. One day while needing some uplifting, I turned to the radio for some easy listening. The first three commercials were about credit card debt, home foreclosures and bankruptcy. Wow, I thought what a way to be uplifted! I know the media make money from advertisements; however, at this current time these infomercials are not necessary during commercial break.

2. If you are seeking employment, do not spend every waking moment searching for a job. I am not telling you to not look for employment, but take a break. Create a scheduled time four days a week when you will look for a job via online, telephone, in person and make certain, you include one of those days to follow up on the searches you applied to in the past few weeks.

3. Take time out for yourself. Do something that is inexpensive or free. Go to a bookstore and read a book; take a quiet moment to watch a good movie (comedy or drama), a walk in the park or a peaceful country drive. It is important to have that “me” time. Remember whenever, we are going through a difficult time in life, children are the first to pick up our vibes. You’ll want to keep your children’s lifestyle as normal as possible, but also inform them of the financial status of the household and world (only if they are old enough to understand).

4. Make your time with the child or children special. In lieu of going out for entertainment, create a game out of watching some of the old movies you have at home. Play games such as guess the next line or word while watching your favorite movie. This is the funniest suggestion I think I have: Have your teen teach you the latest dance (LOL). Try creating new meals with your children, something they really like to eat.

5. Use coupons. Swap coupons with your friends and family; they may have coupons that you need or you may have coupons that your family and friends can use. Coupons can save you a whole lot of money.

6. Family sales. Have a yard sale. As you begin to go through your home, there are things you probably have not used or worn in years. If you are not comfortable with having a yard sale, check with local churches or community organizations. Community yard sales are common and families can lease a table for a small fee. You pay the fee to the church or organization and all of the proceeds are yours to keep.

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Take responsibility for your stress: Eleanor Roosevelt famously said that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. Choose to manage your stress. Choice is one of our most powerful tools in coping with our environment. Deciding to keep things from bothering you and staying positive is a great way to start.

Have thick skin: You are not the only person feeling pressure. If your manager or coworker is a bit curt, aggressive or down right mean let it bounce off you. Don’t take things personally since a person’s behavior says more about them than it does you. These days the workplace is highly combustible so reduce the stress level by not reacting when provoked.

Communicate effectively: Don’t let stress from interpersonal relationships fester and grow. Expressing your feelings is cathartic and will help you feel better, alleviate tension and improve your relationships with managers and coworkers. Keep your work relationships simple. Do not interject personal opinions in areas such as politics, race or religion. Such areas and inappropriate jokes can easily lead to conflict.

Get some exercise: Going for a run, bike ride or taking a yoga class is a great way to reduce stress and lift your mood, increase energy and sharpen focus. Try for 30 minutes three or four times a week.

Avoid smoking and drinking: While you may gain temporary relief neither is good for you.

Get your sleep: Lack of sleep compromises your ability to handle stress. During difficult times try to get more sleep. Seven to eight hours is a good rule of thumb.

Stay organized: Organization helps you gain control over your situation. Structure reduces rushing, searching and the overall time you spend trying to get things done. This frees you up for the important tasks of your day. You will also be viewed as more confident which can lead to better workplace relationships.

Prioritize: Do tasks and projects in order of importance. Also, do not procrastinate. Perform your least favorite tasks early so they will not be hanging over your head the rest of the day. That is why dessert is at the end of the meal.

Don’t over-commit: In a world wrought with layoffs and downsizing, it is easy to accept too much responsibility to evidence your value. Don’t try to do too much. It is better to do fewer things well than to do many things inadequately. You don’t want to draw negative attention to yourself.
In the world of stress it is better to have a bucket half empty than half full.

Although no one can predict the questions your potential employer will ask, you can think about how you’d answer some of the commonly asked ones. Here are ten questions for you to consider and a few hints about how to answer them:

Tell me about yourself

Chances are the employer doesn’t want to know how much you weighed when you were born, when you learned to tie your shoes, or how much you had to drink last night. He or she wants to know how you would fit into the company and what your relevant job experience is. You might answer by asking the interviewer what he’d like to know. Or you might talk about your education, the fact that you’re a team player, or whatever you think might be important to this particular company.

Why should we hire you?

Even though five people may be waiting outside, you need to sound confident, calm, and capable. Explain how your experience has prepared you for the job. Emphasize the qualities you think the employer is looking for, such as your outstanding work ethic or the fact that you’re a fast learner.

What is your worst characteristic?

Some human resource specialists suggest that you make a virtue sound like a flaw. “I tend to be a perfectionist,” or, “Everyone says I work too hard.” But others say these answers have become clichés. Mention a minor flaw, such as, “I think I’m too outspoken at times, but I’m working on it.”

Where do you want to be five years from now?

Let the interviewer know you’re looking for job stability and that you aren’t planning to use this job as a temporary stopping point in your quest for a better position. You could say, “I’d like to be employed in a small company like this one, where I can learn, contribute, and advance.”

Why did you leave your last job?

Never put your former employer or your co-workers in a negative light. Don’t blame them for your departure. Give a positive reason, such as you left to take advantage of another opportunity that was better suited to your skills.

Tell me about a problem you had in your life and how you solved it.

Be prepared with a short answer that shows you’re resourceful. “I really wanted to go to a private university, but my parents didn’t have the money. I went to a community college for two years, worked part time and saved my money so I could attend the last two years at the college of my choice.”

Have you had difficulties getting along with supervisors or co-workers?

You’d have to be a saint to have had no problems with the people you worked with. You might answer, “Nothing major. I try to get along with everyone.”

How do you deal with stress on the job?

The employer wants to know if you’re going to run out the door when things get stressful. Ask yourself if you thrive on working with deadlines or if you need creative time to function more effectively. Think about how you handle stress and be honest. “I focus on the work I’m doing,” or, “I make time to work out at the gym.”

What salary do you want for this job?

Rather than stating a definite figure, tell the interviewer you’d expect to get somewhere in the standard range paid for this position.

Do you have questions for me?

Always have a few questions. They show that you researched the company. Ask about a current issue the company is working on or how their recent layoff in another department affected company morale.

Remember the job interview is a two-way discovery process. By doing your homework and answering interview questions intelligently, you’re striving to prove you’re the person for the job On the other hand, you need to decide sometimes in the midst of the questions if the position you’re applying for is what you want to do and if the company is where you want to spend most of your time for the next few (at least) years.

The index is a monthly analysis of millions of online job opportunities collected from several corporate career sites and job boards. Year-on-year, the index dropped 24% in November, marking its lowest annual decline this year. The annual pace of deterioration continued to ease in line with the gradual pick-up in hiring activity, Monster said. “Slowly, employers seem to be gaining confidence to hire again,” Hugo Sellert, head of economic research at Monster Worldwide. “However, it is not yet clear how soon and to what extent a return to economic growth, which is predicted for the fourth quarter, will be matched by actual payroll gains.”

Opportunities increased the most in the arts, entertainment, sports and leisure sector amidst strengthened demand for cultural workers, the survey found. Further, offerings in the manufacturing sector jumped to a near 18-month high signaling that British industrial layoffs have abated. Among different regions, latest data showed that Wales and Scotland are emerging ahead of England and Northern Ireland in terms of recruitment bounce-back. Meanwhile, Scotland saw the largest improvement in job demand.

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10. Cover all the search sites

It’s not exactly a “hack” to suggest hitting Monster.com, or your LinkedIn network, to check out job offerings and work your connections. Each site amongst our five best online job search sites, along with the employersjobs.com portal however, it does put you in a different pool of possibilities, and each has its own quirks and tools. They’re somewhat perfunctory and broad, but wouldn’t you feel bad knowing you missed a great opportunity simply because it wasn’t in your super-specific Craigslist search?

9. Cover Craigslist like a glove

The same types of skills and always-there alertness that make someone a Craigslist power user can give them the edge on the site’s job board, which has the benefit of (sometimes, not always) attracting relatively tech-savvy, with-it employers. Once you’re getting text message and RSS alerts whenever “Micro-brew taster” shows up, browse these tips for applying for a job on Craigslist, written by someone looking to hire through Craigslist and looking for only the honest, direct, ready-to-work types.

8. Take the guesswork out of salary demands

There are a host of salary-obsessed sites that use a combination of math and insider info to compute what workers with certain skills and experience levels can expect in different cities and corporate firms. If you’re lucky enough to have an informed source inside a firm you’re looking to jump ship to, or can cultivate one, that might be your best bet.

7. Leave without burning any bridges

If you have a great estimate of exactly how many seconds are left until you can leave, it can be really tempting to email all@youroldcompany.com with exactly how liberated you feel. But if your dream job doesn’t turn out quite so ethereal, or you ever find yourself needing a tip, lead, reference, or maybe even someone to hire at your new digs, you’ll wish you’d kept things civil.
6. Walk into your interview without fear

From covering an oldie-but-goodie list like the 50 common interview questions and answers to mastering a few conversational Jedi mind tricks—how you prep for your job interview depends on how geeky you want to get. If you bore even yourself with your answers to 1950s HR Manual standards like “What’s your greatest weakness,” consider turning the interview around by talking about your first 100 days on the job, or tell the story of your career, and future. If you managed to escape without squirting mustard on the interviewer’s shirt, dash off a quick, effective thank-you note.

5. Look the part

Unless your interviewer is Mark Zuckerberg, your newest sandals and fleece just ain’t gonna cut it.

4. Use search-friendly words; skip vague generalities

Some large-scale employers deposit every single resume and CV into a giant, OCR-scanned database; others merely search out candidates on job sites using specific word criteria. Either way, having the right words on your resume prevents being cut in the first round like some warbly-voiced would-be Idol contestant. On the other hand, the humans who actually read through your cover letter, resume, and application want to see real numbers and results, not Career Services blather.

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2. Build your personal brand with a blog

By and large, no one-person blog is going to replace a salary, but it can help you find a new source of income. Write and post material related to the field you work in, and generally work it as if you were already employed in it. Your CV and clips can spell out that you’re a great with Photoshop, but your blog’s slideshows will definitely sell your clients or employers a lot more emphatically.

1. Write a killer CV for a new career path

With the economy lurching about like an over-tired Capoeira enthusiast, we recently decided it was a good time to look at taking the first step toward escaping one’s endangered (or just plain boring) career for another, no matter what your experience level. We rounded up our favorite tips from our own resume posts and experience, and talked to a career specialist about how to score a great gig, even if you lack the supposedly mandatory “minimum requirements.” Check it out, pull out the heavy-stock paper, and get to writing.

The overall numbers out of work are not as high as many were predicting, but we have to keep increasing the investment and support, not cutting it back.’ Gordon Brown has repeatedly boasted of raising investment in training, skills and apprenticeships.

But there were reports yesterday that Labour is planning to cut this support. Leaked papers show that the Government is preparing to cut £350million in 2010-11 from the budget for apprenticeships. That would slash hundreds of thousands of places on offer to the over-19s wanting to join courses at further education colleges or take up an apprenticeship. The total reduction in the number of ‘learners’ helped would be 335,000.

A spokesman at the Department for Business said there would be £340million of cuts to the further education and skills budget but insisted: ‘We have no plans to cut apprenticeships. In fact we are going to expand the number of places available. ‘It remains our commitment to protect front-line services.’Theresa May, Conservative work spokesman, said: ‘Labour has failed on unemployment.

‘We desperately need to get Britain working again and make sure that a generation isn’t scarred by Gordon Brown’s recession. ‘That is why we will create hundreds of thousands of new apprenticeships and training places for young people as well as more support for entrepreneurs and tax cuts for new jobs.’

Youth unemployment is set to top one million this week, as it emerged that Britain has the highest number of jobless 16 to 24-year-olds in Europe. The grim milestone of one million is expected to be reached on Wednesday, when the latest employment figures are released.

But stark figures just released by the European Union already show that unemployment among the under-25s has risen more quickly in Britain than in any country apart from Spain. They reveal that youth unemployment has leapt by 107,000 this year, more than double the figure in Germany. The number of jobless university leavers is also due to top 100,000 this week.

Tens of thousands of graduates from the class of 2009 are expected to join the 70,000 from last year who are yet to find a job. The figures used by Eurostat, the EU’s statistics agency, use the totals from July since they are the latest available for all 27 nations. Then Britain had 913,000 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, compared with 881,000 in Spain and 748,000 in France  -  countries of similar size. Germany, which has a far larger population than the UK, had just 566,000 out of work.

But the situation in Britain has since become far worse. By August, the figure had risen to 946,000 and, as the statistics released this week will show, the total for October is expected to smash the one million mark. Department for Work and Pensions officials insisted that when population is taken into account, the UK is 13th out of 27 in the EU for youth unemployment rate.  For those graduates and youth who are desperately seeking opportunities join Employersjobs.com today and start applying for as many positions and apprenticeships as you can find!

The earlier you take them on, the easier they are to deal with, and at Spencer Hayes we’re here to do just that. As debt isn’t just a finance issue, but one that feeds into all elements of your life, the solutions we offer are wide and varied; whether it’s cutting interest costs, budgeting, challenging the legality of your debts, or simply where to find real one-on-one help.

Once you have spoken to one of our specialist Debt Help Counsellors you can consolidate your credit commitments into one affordable monthly payment. This amount is then paid to the creditors that allow you to manage essential bills such as your mortgage, rent, council tax and other living costs, more easily. For complete peace of mind and for expert advice in this delicate area please speak to one of our counsellors who can be contacted through our website, www.churchwoodfinance.co.uk alternatively simply click on the following link for expert help with Debt problems.

If you are worried about how to deal with your debts at Spencer Hayes we offer confidential advice and solutions that will help you to tackle a debt problem. Firstly you will need to collect together information about your money affairs. Make a list of all the people and companies you owe money to (your creditors).

You will need the name and the address of the creditor and the amount you owe. It’s a good idea to keep the latest letter or statement for each debt together in one place so that you can easily find them if you need them. Once you’ve made a list of all your creditors, you need to work out which ones to deal with first.

You need to deal with some debts first before others because the consequences of not paying these debts can be more serious than for other debts. The debts you deal with first are called ‘priority debts’. The debts you deal with after your priority debts are called ‘non-priority debts’. Priority debts include mortgage or rent arrears, council tax arrears, court fines such as magistrates’ court fines for traffic offences and arrears of maintenance payable to an ex-partner or children.

Debt counsellors in the UK are currently receiving a surge in calls for the year. This is likely to be because people are reacting much more quickly than normal to the danger signals, and that can only be good.

Debt is something that most of us worry about at some point in our lives but attitudes are changing to being in the red however many solutions are available. The changing attitudes to debt are largely due to the credit card revolution and the ease of getting loans.

UK consumers have, in recent years been in the grip of a credit craze and until recently borrowing has been on the increase with consumer credit in the UK up by more than 100% since 1997. Debt counsellors are there to help you with whatever financial issues you have and in most cases there is always a solution whatever the problem.

At Spencer Hayes we combine more than 30 years experience of helping our clients with their financial problems. We have a team of over 50 staff to find the right solution for you. Simply visit our website at www.toomuchdebt.co.uk and ask to be connected to one of our Debt counsellors. Once you have made a comprehensive list and are ready to talk then please contact www.toomuchdebt.co.uk and we will give you Debt Advice that helps.

1) Research the employer. Learn all you can about the needs, problems, and opportunities of companies you want to work for. This will help you create a compelling message that appeals to an employer’s self-interest … while ordinary job seekers are simply asking for a job.

2) Research the job. Learn all you can about the work you would do if hired. Here are four ways to do it: Ask people in your network of contacts on Linkedin and Facebook for information. Human intelligence is best. Search online for resumes and profiles of people who work at your target employer. If the job is advertised, analyse the required skills to cull out what you’ll be doing if hired. Search Google and the employer’s web site for press releases announcing new employees. You’ll often find reasons why those people were hired — precious information.

3) Prove you can do the job, in the interview. The most effective way is to audition and perform the required skills. Examples: a software developer could program an application showcasing their skills; a sales professional could bring 25 customer leads or make cold calls; an editor could proofread a document in the interview.

Another way to prove your skills is to offer testimonials from others. This is what one jobseeker did in his job-winning interview. He created a two-page addendum to his resume/CV, which he handed to the hiring manager in the interview. Both pages matched the look and feel of his business card and web site. Page one, titled “Accolades,” was made up of quotes from recommendations posted on his Linkedin profile. The quotes were divided into three parts: customers, managers, and business partners. Page two was titled “Skills Required For Success.”

In researching the employer, this jobseeker found they needed help with project management, problem solving, and execution. So he let former managers prove his expertise. “I took quotes from past performance reviews that tied into the skills they were looking for in the position,” he said.

Jobseekers sign up on employersjobs.com today and begin applying to a range of jobs and positions.

1. Edward Jones:

Edward Jones is an investment firm with a proven differance. Recently voted by financial advisors around the world as the best firm to work for in term of job satisfaction - Edward Jones is a firm moving from strength to strength. With over 9000 branches in the United States, Canada they have the biggest branch network and already have over 100 investment practices in the UK with ambitious plans aimed at expanding business considerably over the next few years.

Not just an average firm Edward Jones insists on a personal approach to business, an approach that starts with a face-to-face meeting between an investment representative and an individual investor. We believe that building long-term relationships with our clients is key to serving their needs. Whether it’s in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, we’re located in the communities where investors live and work. We believe that’s the best way to get to know them and provide the investments and advice they need to help them reach their financial goals.

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2. Siemens:
Siemens is a leading technology company providing innovative solutions to help answer the world’s toughest questions confronting industry, healthcare, energy and the environment. Siemens employs more than 20,000 people in the UK. If you’re thinking of joining us, you’ve come to the right place! Graduate recruitment; all our graduate recruits are individuals - they enter our business to do lots of different roles with a unique set of skills, knowledge and experience. Browse our jobs today and apply to join the Siemens family where dreams and successful careers are made realities.

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3.  Red Driving School:
Red Driving School teaches learner drivers to pass their government driving test, always striving to make the journey to becoming a safe and confident driver fun. Individual driving instructors enter franchise agreements with Red, allowing them to trade under the company’s established and trusted name. Instructors benefit from centralised lesson booking and a national advertising programme.

Why become a Driving Instructor?
- Earn up to £600 per week.
- The demand for instructors is growing.
- Freedom to choose your own working hours.
- No previous experience required.
- Job satisfaction from teaching people a skill for life.
- Enjoy the benefits of a fully maintained car.

Why train with RED Instructor Training?
- We are part of the Instructor College the UK’s largest trainer of Driving Instructors with 22 colleges nationwide.
- Driving instructor training is our speciality as demonstrated by our industry leading pass rates.
- From training to beginning your new career, we provide the complete package.
- We also operate training courses for those who do not live close to our colleges.
- You can fit your training around your current commitments.

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4. Somerfield:
Somerfield is a food retail chain dedicated to local, convenient, community retailing. We have over 900 stores spread throughout the UK, and can be found in the heart of local market towns and communities.  We employ over 50,000 colleagues and are proud of the commitment and passion our team provides. We serve over 7 million customers each week, offering them great fresh foods and groceries, at great value.

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5.  Ludlow Street Healthcare Group:
“Ludlow Street Healthcare Group is a successful, pioneering, high quality provider of specialised care, education and treatment services, offering innovative solutions to complex problems for young people and adults.” This is a very exciting time for LS Healthcare as we expand and diversify our specialist care services. We believe we are one of the few healthcare companies that offers a tailored care package that grows and evolves with each of our clients. We are currently recruiting for a number of vacancies across South Wales including a full staff team for Pinetree Court and Heatherwood Court.

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6. Paddy Power:
Join Paddy Power and realise your potential! We believe in skilling up our people and giving talented individuals the best informal and formal training in the industry. We put our money where our mouth is: Eight out of ten senior managers at Paddy Power have grown through the ranks. Make your career at Paddy Power!

We have career opportunties in:
- Development Jobs
- Finance Jobs
- International Jobs
- IT Jobs
- Operations Jobs
- Marketing Jobs
- Risk Jobs
- Retail Jobs

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7. Farm Foods:
Farmfoods are frozen food specialists. Our roots are embedded in the distribution and handling of frozen food. We firmly believe in the benefits of frozen food and take great care to bring it to you in the best possible condition. In short, we take frozen food very seriously.  Farmfoods originated in Aberdeen in 1955 and has around 300 shops throughout Great Britain. Today you’ll find your local Farmfoods selling a wide range of frozen food of the best quality at prices you’ll find nowhere else!

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