Update your resume and post it to job sites People don't utilize job sites like they should.
First start by updating your resume to make it stand out from other candidates.
Posting your resume to career sites is a good way to put yourself out there.
You want to update your profile and provide as much information as possible.
But don't just sit back yet, take a proactive approach to searching the sites for positions that peak your interest.
Come up with some general keywords that match the position you are interested in.
For example, I would come up with some keywords like "manager", "entry level", "database", and "analyst" and spent time search through the results each search brought.
Make sure your search is thorough, because you never know what you could find.
Ask friends and family This tip often gets overlooked because people are a bit too proud to ask for help, even in a recession.
Just letting your friends and family members know you are looking for work could be enough for them to put in a good word for you at their company.
So many people I know found their current jobs through a family member or knew someone at the company.
This puts you at an advantage, because having someone vouch for you puts you way above the competition.
Contact local temp agencies and job placement centers Temp agencies are great because they help take some of the weight off your shoulders.
Going in a with a resume and taking a few skills tests allows temp agencies and job centers put your information out there with companies that you wouldn't have time to do yourself.
Letting these types of agencies know what you are looking for will allow them to narrow the search for them to find something for you that fits.
Even short term assignments allow you to build credibility with the agency, which will open up more doors down the road.
Leave your ego at the door Recently laid off people who previously had well paying jobs are less willing to take a lower paying position.
Recessions call for people to lower their standards and expectations when it comes to finding work.
You can't expect to go straight into an equal position you had before you got let go.
Just realize that taking a lower paying, less prestigious position is only a temporary fix; update your resume and keep up your job search while at the lower paying job.
Start your own business Contrary to what you may believe, a recession is a great time to start a business.
Getting laid off and being unable to find a job may be the push you need to finally take an idea you have about a business and run with it.
You don't have to go at it full time, just working on a business part time while looking for full time work is a great way to get a business off the ground.
Thanks to the internet, you don't need much seed money, especially if you just want to start a website or dabble with affiliate marketing.
Be advised though, it takes perseverance to make a profit, so don't quit after a few roadblocks.
Take these tips to heart, companies throughout the nation are tightening the belt and cutting personnel, if you are unfortunate enough to be one of the people let go, bounce back and thrive in a recession.
First start by updating your resume to make it stand out from other candidates.
Posting your resume to career sites is a good way to put yourself out there.
You want to update your profile and provide as much information as possible.
But don't just sit back yet, take a proactive approach to searching the sites for positions that peak your interest.
Come up with some general keywords that match the position you are interested in.
For example, I would come up with some keywords like "manager", "entry level", "database", and "analyst" and spent time search through the results each search brought.
Make sure your search is thorough, because you never know what you could find.
Ask friends and family This tip often gets overlooked because people are a bit too proud to ask for help, even in a recession.
Just letting your friends and family members know you are looking for work could be enough for them to put in a good word for you at their company.
So many people I know found their current jobs through a family member or knew someone at the company.
This puts you at an advantage, because having someone vouch for you puts you way above the competition.
Contact local temp agencies and job placement centers Temp agencies are great because they help take some of the weight off your shoulders.
Going in a with a resume and taking a few skills tests allows temp agencies and job centers put your information out there with companies that you wouldn't have time to do yourself.
Letting these types of agencies know what you are looking for will allow them to narrow the search for them to find something for you that fits.
Even short term assignments allow you to build credibility with the agency, which will open up more doors down the road.
Leave your ego at the door Recently laid off people who previously had well paying jobs are less willing to take a lower paying position.
Recessions call for people to lower their standards and expectations when it comes to finding work.
You can't expect to go straight into an equal position you had before you got let go.
Just realize that taking a lower paying, less prestigious position is only a temporary fix; update your resume and keep up your job search while at the lower paying job.
Start your own business Contrary to what you may believe, a recession is a great time to start a business.
Getting laid off and being unable to find a job may be the push you need to finally take an idea you have about a business and run with it.
You don't have to go at it full time, just working on a business part time while looking for full time work is a great way to get a business off the ground.
Thanks to the internet, you don't need much seed money, especially if you just want to start a website or dabble with affiliate marketing.
Be advised though, it takes perseverance to make a profit, so don't quit after a few roadblocks.
Take these tips to heart, companies throughout the nation are tightening the belt and cutting personnel, if you are unfortunate enough to be one of the people let go, bounce back and thrive in a recession.
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