Sunday, August 9, 2009

The Light Is Peeking Through...

Though certainly not over, there are finally some signs that this awful recession is turning a corner. The signs are pretty light, but nonetheless, very welcome. What does this mean for jobs and the unemployed? Per my last post, do not lie down. Per this post, do not get complacent. It doesn't really mean a heck of a lot to be blunt.

If you are unemployed, I actually prefer you not pay attention to the job data. It is almost irrelevant. Focus. Focus. Focus. Those are the three things I want you to concentrate on doing.

In the very near future, some corporations may begin opening up a little, and you want to be ready when that happens. You lie down or get complacent and you are almost sure to be unemployed for a while. This is all about Darwinism at this point.

My last post points out some of the things I think you should focus on. What I want to focus on with this post is one specific item. Recruiters.

You want to know how the job market really is? Find a recruiter in your local area and an experienced one that works within the industry you are skilled in and ask them. I believe they will have a better pulse then any news broadcast or data published on the Internet.

Recruiters are just as hungry as the unemployed. For many, their numbers are way down. Many folded up shop and have disappeared. Those that remain are the ones you want to connect with and establish a relationship. These are the experienced recruiters who have well established relationships with key organizations. These are the recruiters that survived what is billed to be the worst recession since the great depression.

Do not misunderstand what a job recruiter really is, as many unfortunately make the mistake of doing. Recruiters in fact are great bridges to currently available jobs, and future jobs - which can prove to be just as important.

So what kind of recruiter do you need? In my humble opinion, the answer to this question is an important one. Read one of my previous posts for more details.

If you have never used a recruiter in the past, I ask, what do you have to lose? I highly recommend giving it a try.

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