Monday, February 9, 2009

The Search Continues.

Based on the last couple of posts, it looks like we, the Philly unemployed, have been spending our time eating and drinking. While that has been true of some days, we don't want to ignore the most important issue - job searching. Especially since that is what actually takes up most of our time right now. So, onto the important stuff…

Recession job searching. One word. Stressful!! But fear not. According to MSN.com, job seekers who are successful, even in these hard economic times, know there are opportunities out there. We hope they are right!

Here are a few tips from the experts on how to find them:
  1. Take a closer look at industry data
  2. Freshen up your skills
  3. Try part-time or freelance work
  4. Rev up your social networking
  5. Think in terms of results
  6. Interview role play
  7. Polish your brand and market it
  8. Find opportunity in your current position
  9. Be realistic
Visit the Career section on MSN.com for all the details in this article. Good luck!

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