Finding Jobs in Tough Times
Sunday, May 17, 2009
OPPORTUNITIES
Look for opportunities that may be outside your current experience, cast a much wider search, be adaptable
Remember”!! - Even employers who have imposed a hiring freeze will still make exceptions to take on candidates who can offer skills and ideas that can help them stay competitive.
NETWORKING
It's never too late to get your networking up and running again. But these days, few jobs are being advertised, everyone's trying to set up meetings with everyone else, and, more and more, employers are turning to technology to find the candidates they're looking for.
So you should be using it, too, to network aggressively and expand your contacts far and wide.
Recommendation”!! getting proficient with the features of the Job portals and network sites to stand out for recruiters seeking a certain type of candidate.
Networking has become more of a two-way street because employers and recruiters are asking their contacts to recommend specific candidates who have the skills and experience they are looking for. And increasingly they are using websites to identify candidates
NEGOTIATING
While the salary a potential employer is offering may be lower than you expected, don't stop at that number: Look at the whole package and see if they are offering, or you can negotiate, a better title,
Additional perks
Extra vacation
Opportunities for training and development
Also ask whether an employer will review your salary in three or six months rather than the traditional annual review
Posted byJobs at 9:04 PM
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