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From Bad to Worse: Unemployment Rate Hits Working Americans Across the Spectrum

With massive layoffs and cut backs is anyone hiring?

According to the US Department of Labor:

the number of unemployed people rose to 9.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate increased to 6.1 percent.

Over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 2.2 million and the unemployment rate has risen by 1.4 percentage points, with most of the increase occurring over the past 4 months.

Depending on your skills, education, determination, and networking ability, the right job is out there for you!

Think outside the box to find your next gig.

Despite the grim reports about the economy and unemployment, it is still possible to find a job. It may not necessarily be your dream job making the ideal salary, with top notch benefits, and cool perks…but it may be enough to keep your head above water while seeking better opportunities. Stay optimistic, positive, and focused on your goals.

Your job search may lead you to a new career, a new business, and/or an overlooked or missed opportunity.

Job Hunting Tips

Whether you are a newly minted college graduate entering the workforce for the first time, are a retiree looking to get back into a job or someone who is just fed up with their job and is looking to transition into another career, you can get started on the trail of that job you want by following the tips given in this article.

Check your resume for mistakes

Before turning in your resume, make sure that it is tailored to the position you are trying to secure and that it is free of typos, spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. You should also be sure to tailor your resume to the specific criteria of the position you are applying for. If you have your sights set on an accounting position, you need to emphasize any prior experience which is applicable. Make sure that your resume is no longer than one and a half pages; one page is better.

Tackling the interview challenge

An interview of 1,400 CFOs done by a California consulting and staffing company revealed agreement on the most common errors made by job seekers in the interview process. The most common of these were:

• Not knowing about the company or even the position applied for
• Being late for the interview or even worse
• Being arrogant during the interview

Body language is of great importance; you should make good eye contact, have a firm handshake and avoid defensive postures like crossing your arms. The way you dress matters too – remember that it’s always better to be overdressed rather than under dressed.

Answer questions smartly

Being nervous can lead you to do poorly in interviews. These jangled nerves can even lead to forgetting the questions asked in the interview! To prepare yourself and be less nervous, make sure to do your research on not just the position itself, but also the company you are applying at. If you don’t know the answer to a question, say so and offer to get back to the interviewer with an answer later.

Getting the necessary referrals

An employee referral is a valuable thing – it is in many cases the best way of securing an interview. Remember that hundreds of resumes pour in when companies advertise a vacancy and that having a referral from an employee will improve your odds. As many as 60% of job vacancies are filled through recommendations by current employees.

Online application

An increasing number of companies are now asking applicants to submit their resume or application over the internet. This means that rather than making a good first impression in person, you must do this by email. This is a very important piece of communication; treat it with the seriousness it deserves. When applying online, remember these tips:

Complete your sentences and do not use abbreviations

If your email is too casual in its tome, a prospective employer will probably pass you by. Even when you are writing a prospective employer via email, always keep the tome of your email professional.

Get directly to the point

Be clear about why you are writing; using a story or other embellishments will probably not get the attention of a prospective employer; but it probably will make them feel that you have wasted your time and to keep on looking through that stack of resumes. Be direct and professional in your email.

With some preparation and some patience, you really can get that job you’ve always wanted. Don’t give up and be willing to wait for that perfect job instead of grabbing the first position you see – it can mean you’ll end up just as unhappy as before. Make an informed, solid decision which is right for your professional advancement and then act on it.

The Compton Career Link Worksource Center is collaborating with the Employment Development Department to host the 6th Annual Hire-A-Youth Job and Career Fair on Thursday, April 24th from 11:00am- 3:00pm for youth ages 16-24.

This is the perfect opportunity to secure employment, especially for summer job seekers!

If you or someone you know is looking for a job, dress for success, take several resumes, and get to this job fair to meet and interview with potential employers.

Compton Career Link Work Source Center
700 N. Bullis rd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 605-3069 or (310) 223-2907

Doing what you love and loving what you do is a job match made in heaven.

Unfortunately, there are too many people working unfulfilling jobs that they hate

Spending 8+ hours every day doing something you hate is physically and mentally taxing…it pays the bills while sucking the life right out of you!

Your time is too precious to spend it unhappy. You owe it to yourself to find a job that meets your every need. If you can’t find one create one!

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