More and more Americans are being affected by a malady that Randall Hansen calls the "Job Market Blues". Hansen, a nationally recognised career and job-search expert and founder of QuintCareers.com, says that "job-seekers can employ five strategies for staying upbeat and fighting the blues in a weak job market."
Here are his suggestions:
- Keep a positive focus While it can be extremely difficult to do, job-seekers must show confidence and a positive attitude when job-hunting.
- Surround yourself with support
Job-seekers should seek the support of family and friends – some of whom may even be able to offer job leads. - Don't be discouraged by what you hear or read
With all the bad economic news that abounds, it's easy to get caught up in the negativity. Job-seekers should focus on positive aspects, such as programs that offer free-job advice and retraining. - Have a long-term focus, but short-term goals
Job-seekers who have the most success in finding a new job are those who set daily job-search goals, such as tracking down job leads, applying for jobs, making new network contacts or going on job interviews. - Remember that everything counts
The job-seeker who gets hired is not always the most qualified but the one who made the best job-hunting effort. Job-seekers should perfect all aspects of job-hunting, including finding job leads, developing strong resumés and covering letters, and polishing interviewing skills.
Hazel's comment:
Nothing new there but it is sometimes worth stating the obvious.
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