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With many positive sign from US companies and from abroad it is abundantly clear that we are at the beginning of an economic recovery. Though the recession may have ended- officially- this is likely to be jobless recovery. In a jobless recovery profit increases but companies are conservative and don’t hire back those employees which were cut during the recession. Productivity has increased and technology has allowed also for fewer workers.

Almost all job categories have been hit in this recession and executives are no exception. If you are one of those manager or executive who has lost their job- or even if you are still hanging by your fingernails – there are some things worth considering as you conservative your next career move during a jobless recovery:

Stop being stubborn. You just start broadening your job search because you may not be able to get jobs in the company that meets your career goals. Looking into similar industries, different locations and even the idea of switching career is a good option.

Target those companies that you really prefer, and want to stay on their notice. Be in a better position to get the job because things change and job opens. Relocation could be one of the options. For last many years job seekers have been lucky enough to find jobs in their home town only. But this mindset has to be changed. Looking elsewhere for jobs that meet your skill set and career goals is a better option. At worst, you can come back home when the employment conditions improves. At best, you may enjoy your new job enough to stay.

It is good if you start looking for jobs in these sectors i.e. in healthcare, education, government and the environment. Because it is expected to see growth in these industries in coming years due to a number of factor (i.e. healthcare reform, a push for new green jobs, turnover in government and the creation of new jobs in the industry, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will pump money into education.)

Do not just decide that what you want to become a lawyer and then go back to school to pursue this goal without doing the research, but if you have always wanted to change careers, or go to college or grad school, now may be the best time to do it.

Never shy away from volunteer work, internships and part-time and temp work. Because these route will keep you busy during a recession, but it will also help job seekers add skills to their resumes, make contacts in the industry and offer opportunities for full-time work should openings become available.

Just because we are experiencing a job less recovery, but it does not mean that there are no jobs in the market. It is good if you tap your network and keep making the effort to get in front of the right people. The right referral could lead to a job.

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Many questions on the Interviewing message board have shown some of our readers’ problem in getting a search after leaving or losing a job. But according to me it may be useful for us to start a job at the beginning.

One thing is very clear about the new millennium work culture: that nearly all wok is now short term, frequently even careers themselves. You have to change yourself whether this change suits you or not. If we see the current statistics then we can say that the average job is only about three to four years now, a rather dramatic change from 15 years ago when the average was about 10 years.

Whenever you join any new organization it is good to understand well in advance that there will be many ups and down mostly during the first week of you’re joining. This ride will mostly include sadness, lack of interest, denial, anger, and then some more anger. Everyone goes through this stage to one degree or another, and I don’t believe the people who say they don’t

It is not good to call immediately to everyone you know and start sending out resumes, answering ads, and calling recruiters. Because most of the times chances are like that you’re not mentally prepared for the immediately start a search after a separation. Don’t do a job search “on the rebound.” you’ll probably say things that you will wish you hadn’t. It is good to share your true feelings with your loved once – maybe a significant other and/or a friend would be quite enough. You don’t want everyone to avoid you (“Uh oh, here comes the whiner…”). Now’s the time to adopt the Marketing stance that your career – no matter how you perceive the reality – has been sunshine, light, and success. And you want everyone to know about those

Calling to everyone you know is NOT networking. Networking is a indirect relationship building, quite a different thing.

Develop a target. Years ago, in my private practice, I was deluged with people announcing, “I want to be in TV.” I never knew what does that meant…. did it mean television repair? Developing a target is the centerpiece of beginning your search. What is the job function- specifically? What is the desired culture? Geographic location? Size of organization? Do you want to start your own business? Consult? Do you have Dot-com-Virus? This may all involve some extensive self-assessment, with or without outside assistance – but it’s necessary.

And then, of course, you need to research your target

Stick to your marketing plan. It is good to work on the system; there are no shortcuts, except for the occasional bolt of lightning. Discipline and consistency account for a lot in this process.

Be flexible. If you’re seriously listening while developing those relationships, your target might adjust and shift.

If you are loosing a job or leaving a job it doesn’t mean the stigma it used to, except in your own mind. Its part of the culture now which everyone has to face one day.

If you are loosing a job or leaving a job it doesn’t mean the stigma it used to, except in your own mind. Its part of the culture now which everyone has to face one day.

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