Plan For Career Success In A Jobless Recovery
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by: John Smith
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Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 Time: 12:13 PM
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We are at the starting of the economic recovery it is clear, with many positive signs from US companies and from abroad. This is likely to be a jobless recovery officially because the recession may have ended. But in a jobless recovery, profit increases but companies are conservative and don't hire back those jobs which were cut during the recession. Employees are working harder because productivity increased and technology has allowed also for fewer workers.
Executives have no options because mostly all job categories have been hit in this recession. If you are one of those executive or manager who has lost their jobs or even if you are still hanging by your fingernails - then there are some things worth considering as you contemplate your next career move during a jobless recovery.
Stop being stubborn. It is good time to start increasing your search if you may not be able to get a job at companies that meet your career goals. Looking into similar industries, different locations and even the idea of switching career is a good option.
Target those companies that you really prefer, and want to stay on their notice. Be in a better position to get the job because things change and job opens. Relocation could be one of the options. For last many years job seekers have been lucky enough to find jobs in their home town only. But this mindset has to be changed. Looking elsewhere for jobs that meet your skill set and career goals is a better option. At worst, you can come back home when the employment conditions improves. At best, you may enjoy your new job enough to stay.
It is good if you start looking for jobs in these sectors i.e. in healthcare, education, government and the environment. Because it is expected to see growth in these industries in coming years due to a number of factor (i.e. healthcare reform, a push for new green jobs, turnover in government and the creation of new jobs in the industry, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will pump money into education.)
Go back to school. This is not for everyone. Do not just decide that you want to be a lawyer and then go back to school to pursue this goal without doing the research, but if you ever want to change your career, or go to college or grad school, now may be the best time to do it.
Don't shy from volunteer work, internships and part time and temp work. Because taking these route will keep you busy during a recession, but it will also help job seekers add skills to their resumes, make contacts in the industry, and offer opportunities for full-time work should openings become available.
Just because we are experiencing a job less recovery, but it does not mean that there are no jobs in the market. It is good if you tap your network and keep making the effort to get in front of the right people. The right referral could lead to a job.
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