Comments on: How to get a good job in a bad economy: 7 recession strategies http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:43:14 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lee http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies#comment-10685 Lee Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:13 +0000 http://lindseypollak.com/?p=495#comment-10685 I know it is hard but try and stay positive. I have been through job lay offs and it takes time to get a good job but keep trying and never ever give up. Eventually someone is going to hire you and you will get a decent salary. You have to be persistent. Once you get a job, be confident. You are just as good if not better than your peers. Remember that. Be confident and be happy. Always show that you are able to take the initiative to get things done. I know it is hard but try and stay positive. I have been through job lay offs and it takes time to get a good job but keep trying and never ever give up. Eventually someone is going to hire you and you will get a decent salary. You have to be persistent. Once you get a job, be confident. You are just as good if not better than your peers. Remember that. Be confident and be happy. Always show that you are able to take the initiative to get things done.

]]> By: Faye http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies#comment-10544 Faye Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:03:25 +0000 http://lindseypollak.com/?p=495#comment-10544 My boy friend was laid off in March after working for an investment company for 11 months.That was his first and only job after graduated from uni.He has been trying so hard looking for a similar work as an ecnomist or business analyst.He had 9 interviews so far,but he didn't get any of those jobs.I tried to encourage him,but at this stage,I feel so helpless and desperate myself,I don't know what else I can do to help him.Our life is stopped,God help me please... My boy friend was laid off in March after working for an investment company for 11 months.That was his first and only job after graduated from uni.He has been trying so hard looking for a similar work as an ecnomist or business analyst.He had 9 interviews so far,but he didn’t get any of those jobs.I tried to encourage him,but at this stage,I feel so helpless and desperate myself,I don’t know what else I can do to help him.Our life is stopped,God help me please…

]]> By: Kym http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies#comment-10465 Kym Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:15 +0000 http://lindseypollak.com/?p=495#comment-10465 I need HELP, and I need it badly. I just don’t know what more I can do to find a job. I was laid off a month ago. The unemployment rate in the state that I live in has reached 11.5%. Since I was laid off I send out at least 25 to 40 resumes a day. I search companies on the internet or go to their web site after seeing an ad on TV and search the company web sites for job openings and if they have any I fill out the company’s online application via their web site. I am making phone calls to just receive voicemail after voicemail (and yes, I leave a message). I have tried going through temp agencies, and job fairs (and yes, I am still going to any that I come across). I have my resume posted on about 8 different job posting web sites. I have even tried putting myself out there to do contracting work (doing just about ANYTHING, from walking dogs, virtual assisting, house cleaning, house sitting, etc.) by posting ads on craigslist, taking ads out in local newspapers, and putting flyers and business cards I had made on cars in parking lots in both shopping outlets and business parks during working hours, and still, I have come up empty handed. I have looked into relocating, and have been sending my resumes to employers in different areas and states (still nothing). Last time I found myself unemployed (which was a few years ago) I had another job in 3 weeks. This time it has been over a month and I have only received 1 phone call for an interview. If I can’t find a job in the next two months I am going to end up living out of my car. I just don’t know what else I haven’t done yet? I need HELP, and I need it badly. I just don’t know what more I can do to find a job. I was laid off a month ago. The unemployment rate in the state that I live in has reached 11.5%. Since I was laid off I send out at least 25 to 40 resumes a day. I search companies on the internet or go to their web site after seeing an ad on TV and search the company web sites for job openings and if they have any I fill out the company’s online application via their web site. I am making phone calls to just receive voicemail after voicemail (and yes, I leave a message). I have tried going through temp agencies, and job fairs (and yes, I am still going to any that I come across). I have my resume posted on about 8 different job posting web sites. I have even tried putting myself out there to do contracting work (doing just about ANYTHING, from walking dogs, virtual assisting, house cleaning, house sitting, etc.) by posting ads on craigslist, taking ads out in local newspapers, and putting flyers and business cards I had made on cars in parking lots in both shopping outlets and business parks during working hours, and still, I have come up empty handed. I have looked into relocating, and have been sending my resumes to employers in different areas and states (still nothing). Last time I found myself unemployed (which was a few years ago) I had another job in 3 weeks. This time it has been over a month and I have only received 1 phone call for an interview. If I can’t find a job in the next two months I am going to end up living out of my car. I just don’t know what else I haven’t done yet?

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hoping these tips will help me to prove myself better than thousands of others

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]]> By: Lindsey Pollak http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies#comment-6912 Lindsey Pollak Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:14:58 +0000 http://lindseypollak.com/?p=495#comment-6912 @Joe, It sounds like you are very frustrated with the job search. Since I specialize in entry-level careers, I would refer you to a great list of the Top 100 Career Blogs, where you are sure to find several experts who specialize in advice for people of your experience level: http://www.risesmart.com/risesmart/blog/career100/ Good luck, Lindsey @Joe,

It sounds like you are very frustrated with the job search. Since I specialize in entry-level careers, I would refer you to a great list of the Top 100 Career Blogs, where you are sure to find several experts who specialize in advice for people of your experience level:

http://www.risesmart.com/risesmart/blog/career100/

Good luck,
Lindsey

]]> By: Joe http://www.lindseypollak.com/archives/how-to-get-a-good-job-in-a-bad-economy-7-recession-strategies#comment-6859 Joe Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:41:58 +0000 http://lindseypollak.com/?p=495#comment-6859 I found your article while looking for advice on getting a decent job in this economy. Since losing my job in 2000 due to an acquisition and layoff, the best job I have found pays only $8/hr. and it's not even in my field. Also, I have two degrees and a very solid track record in the IT/Business Systems arena. No one in my field (technology) will even call me back, and that's after networking AND sending anywhere from 10-20 resumes per week. I possess four different certifications (all current), and have experience working with current technologies (as a consultant, on occasion). And to top it off, my salary request is only $32K, which is extremely modest. They all make the mistake of, after seeing my balding head, thinking that I am "old and stupid." In reality, I'm neither stupid nor old; I'm only 44! GOOD GOD! Anyway, I've now gone through the same thing as most people of my age and skillset have gone through. Bankruptcy; lost my car and home; lost my family; lost most of my friends; and yada yada yada. My skills are current; my job search is intense -- just as intense as it was back in 2000 -- and I've had three out of three professionals tell me my resume is excellent and that I bring a lot to the table. Sorry for beating around the bush. I'm only writing to let you know that your articles and web site have discouraged me in a very big way, seeing as how your focus seems to be on helping the most employable people in the world (20-somethings) get jobs. That whole paradigm is the reason why I am in this shape -- companies are obsessed with hiring extremely young people because they assume -- incorrectly -- that we "old" (haha) people are stupid and want too much money. I'm very discouraged and disappointed. There is no person or group who wants to help me, and the millions like me. Great talent, skill, and motivation... down the drain. Thanks. I found your article while looking for advice on getting a decent job in this economy. Since losing my job in 2000 due to an acquisition and layoff, the best job I have found pays only $8/hr. and it’s not even in my field. Also, I have two degrees and a very solid track record in the IT/Business Systems arena.

No one in my field (technology) will even call me back, and that’s after networking AND sending anywhere from 10-20 resumes per week. I possess four different certifications (all current), and have experience working with current technologies (as a consultant, on occasion). And to top it off, my salary request is only $32K, which is extremely modest. They all make the mistake of, after seeing my balding head, thinking that I am “old and stupid.” In reality, I’m neither stupid nor old; I’m only 44! GOOD GOD!

Anyway, I’ve now gone through the same thing as most people of my age and skillset have gone through. Bankruptcy; lost my car and home; lost my family; lost most of my friends; and yada yada yada. My skills are current; my job search is intense — just as intense as it was back in 2000 — and I’ve had three out of three professionals tell me my resume is excellent and that I bring a lot to the table.

Sorry for beating around the bush. I’m only writing to let you know that your articles and web site have discouraged me in a very big way, seeing as how your focus seems to be on helping the most employable people in the world (20-somethings) get jobs. That whole paradigm is the reason why I am in this shape — companies are obsessed with hiring extremely young people because they assume — incorrectly — that we “old” (haha) people are stupid and want too much money.

I’m very discouraged and disappointed. There is no person or group who wants to help me, and the millions like me. Great talent, skill, and motivation… down the drain. Thanks.

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