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Hunting Jobs in a Recession - Tips For Landing a Job in a Bad Economy

By Lauren Warner

If you have gotten weary searching for a job and you think that there is no hope for finding employment, don't despair. There are some tips for job hunting that can put you ahead of the competition in your job search.

Tips for hunting jobs in a recession:

-- Be specific about the kind of job you want. Make a list of exactly what you can do and how you can use your skills.

Interview Regrets - The Great Reply That Comes Too Late

By Rebecca Metschke

"I wish I would have said...."

We've all had that moment (or, as the case may be, those moments). Whether 5 minutes later or the following day, the amazing comeback or witty response pops into your head after the fact. Too little, too late.

Obviously, lapses like this aren't limited to everyday conversations; they happen during interviews, too.

Interview Skills - How to Make Temp Agencies Work For You

By Gordon Petten

Today's temporary agencies no longer place just temporary workers, in fact, many of the larger, sought-after corporations have exclusive contracts with some of these agencies to handle their hiring and they are experts at coaching on interview skills.

At no fee to you, this temp-to-perm employment alternative can make finding the right position easier and help improve your interview skills and you can improve your chances of getting an agency to work for you by following these simple tips to your success:

Where to Find Company Information

By Tiffany Provost

When about to change jobs, it's a good idea to have some facts about potential employers before you attend an interview. If you want to have an outstanding performance at your interview, then impress the employers by your understanding of the company. Following is a list of tips on how to research information about a company.

Job Interviews Are Not a One-Way Street, You Need to Do Some of the Driving

By Ed Dugan

In a previous article I discussed the best way to approach a job interview and was pleasantly surprised at the interest shown. That interest prompted me to go into a little more depth about the interview, assuming that the person reading this has also read the other article.

Job Skills - How You Can Easily Develop Your Personal Inventory of Skills

By John Glover

Before you send in a job application, you will want to assess your own personal and professional strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what areas are your strongest will give you confidence, and that will impress your prospective employer. And knowing your weaknesses will help you avoid coming off as overconfident or cocky - traits that can be a turn-off for employers who are looking to hire someone who will fit in well with their organization.

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Looking for Job Fairs!

There is a new Forum section on UnemployedAmerican.com. It is a section dedicated to the posting of Job Fairs. If you hear about a job fair in your community post it in the forum. Even if you don't plan on attending post the information for others to benefit.
Keep in mind there are a number of other forums to take part in to talk about issues you are currently facing. Keep the communication flowing to help others visiting the site.

Are You Prepared With Answers For the Tough Questions?

By Don Monteith
You may have to respond to additional questions if the NEW Position applied for has management responsibilities. Know the likely questions and answers before you show up for the interview. Nothing beats being aware and prepared in advance of entering the door of a firm to begin interviewing for a position with a seasoned executive trained as an expert interviewer.
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There IS a Wrong Way to Follow Up - And it Could Cost You the Job

By Melanie Szlucha
I love it when conversations with my HR Director friend Lauren start with: "You've GOT to write about this in your newsletter." I know it'll be a juicy example.
Here's the situation. Lauren's colleague referred a jobseeking friend to her.
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Hunting Jobs in a Recession - Tips For Landing a Job in a Bad Economy

Interview Regrets - The Great Reply That Comes Too Late

Interview Skills - How to Make Temp Agencies Work For You

Where to Find Company Information

Job Interviews Are Not a One-Way Street, You Need to Do Some of the Driving

Job Skills - How You Can Easily Develop Your Personal Inventory of Skills

Looking for Job Fairs!

Are You Prepared With Answers For the Tough Questions?

There IS a Wrong Way to Follow Up - And it Could Cost You the Job

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