Library: Miller/Knopf Career Resource Library

Tips for Finding Employment in Hard Times

Filed under Job Hunting
Posted by Libraries, January 25, 2009
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In a recent article from Business Week, Collen Paulson provides some advice for finding a job in this challenging economic environment:

Take Chances – look for an entry level position or consider “temping” – it is a great way to get your foot in the door, and if nothing else, it helps paying the bills.
Be realistic – there is a good chance that you might have to start from a lower position than you hoped; be ready to make some initial sacrifices before moving on up to the job of your choice.
Be aware of the limitations of networking – Sites like Linkedin can be great in establishing networks, but you should realize that hiring managers are probably not looking on these forums for their next candidate.
Keep your resume updated – since you never know where the next opportunity might come from, it is best to have a few versions of your resume updated and ready to be sent out on a moment’s notice.

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blogged by Adrian Mitescu