Comments on: How to get a good job in a bad economy: 7 recession strategies

By: Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:47:30 +0000

@Malibu – Thank you very much and best of luck to your daughter!
Lindsey

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Malibu Hotels — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:52:18 +0000

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By: DarDar

DarDar — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:11:22 +0000

I came across your website by way of Google. Since being laid off in 2006 from a major corporation, returned to school and finished graduate degree. Then everything in the economy fell-through. I’ve been working “odd” part-time jobs since that time. Thanks for strategies. They will definitely help!

By: Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 22:42:45 +0000

@James – thanks for the comment!
Lindsey

By: James

James — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:07:09 +0000

Very refreshing advice. I think a lot of people are in sorta a slump where they post to monster and thing “I’m done” that might have worked in 2005, but we’re in a different economy now. (as you pointed out in #2)

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:33:09 +0000

Great article. I think some of the obvious things like relocate are really scary even though some people know there are more opportunities out there. I know a lot of people that settle with jobs they hate and they make so little for what they do, just because the won’t relocate.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:13 +0000

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

Faye — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:03:25 +0000

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

Kym — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:05:15 +0000

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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