Jobs Search

A growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the middle of a long-term job search. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate surged to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would call this number and the number of unemployed is much higher.

Helen Kooiman, author asserted themselves unemployed, "[S] UCH statistics are inaccurateIndicators. They do not include those whose unemployment benefits have run or those who are not eligible for unemployment ... Such statistics are also not count welfare recipients, temps (can not be counted as fully employed), or others who eke out a living on so-called self-employment. "Neither have such reports include what the Bureau of Labor Statistics terms" discouraged workers "or those who" were not currently looking for work, just because they believed no jobs were availablethem. "Their figures reached 461,000 in July.

A long-term job search in a significant financial and emotional burden on a job hunter. "It's been a demoralizing experience, and it's been very difficult budgetwise. I am a single mother," says Kay Marie King, a former nonprofit executive with many years of experience, that job search is currently involved in an ongoing.

So, what do you do when weeks of a fruitless job search quickly turns to months? Here are seven tips for jump start a stalled job search:

A tip: Do not be so quick to blame on the economy (your region, your industry, etc.)

These issues certainly play a role in the current job market. However, it is easy to such factors and completely discount factors that we check to fix the person. The following six tips cover areas that do well long-term unemployed to verify jump start a stalled> Job Search. Why is this so important? I am a woman recalls that I was once interviewed great on paper, but during the interview she had an incredibly offensive body odor. She noted that she had given several interviews, but she was "overqualified" for every position. It was a classic case of the problem (or their perception of what the problem was) not really be the problem. While most job seekers do not have such an obvious question, everyone would do well to have along look in the mirror.

Tip Two: Do an honest self-assessment.

Look at you, from the perspective of potential employers. Compare your experience and qualifications to this generally required by a person in your target position. As your skills and experience? Remember to fill gather in creative ways to skill shortages and experience.

Tip three: re-check your target position or industry.

Are you looking for work in a declining industry oroversaturated field? Is your desired position readily available in selected geographical area? Being open to relocation may improve your chances. Can you apply your knowledge and skills to an industry that is experiencing growth?

Tip four Rethink your current job search.

What job search strategies you currently use? If you focus your efforts on strategies that generally are the least effective (like online jobBoards and newspaper ads) Your job search will take much longer lead to results. Consider including job search strategies to achieve results higher, such as networking and direct targeted mailing campaigns.

Tip Five: Re-evaluate how you communicate your message verbally and in print.

Communicate your message to potential employers in a clear and compelling manner is critical to job search success. Again, check yourresume. Does it with your value to employers by addressing how your skills and experience, the employer's specific needs be met? Practice communicating your value in response to typical interview questions, including, "Tell me about yourself."

Tip Six: Maintain your intensity and a positive outlook.

It is easy to job search in the course of a long discouraged. Keep a positive outlook and maintain a high level of concentration and intensityduring your job search for faster results. Taking a systematic approach to your job search will help you stay organized and on track during your job search. However, it is important to pursue other interests looking for your job. Enjoy the time with friends and family. Renew your interest in a hobby. Tackle a project would not have time when you were working. A lot of time in other pursuits provides a much needed Respite from the stress of a job search. They are dressed and ready for the next stage of the job search.

Seven Tip: Create a solid support system.

If a self-guided job search results has limited net, consider working with a career or job search coach. Your coach will help you identify any problem areas and offer suggestions for improvement. Another possibility is to join a local job or on-line> Search Club. If a coach or job search club is not available, try building your own support network. Take the help of family and friends or connect with other job seekers. In a team approach to your job search an opportunity for constructive feedback, a fresh perspective, ongoing encouragement, and added accountability.

Try applying the tips above in order to jump start a stalled job search. Learn more about the implementation of aSimply success in finding a job by visiting SavvyJobseeker.com.

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