On Dealing with a Worsening Employment Market

Unfortunately, the economic situation has not improved. In fact, January saw an increased number of worker layoffs (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/470/layoffs-in-my-industry-is-my-company-next NULL.html) (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/470/layoffs-in-my-industry-is-my-company-next NULL.html).

More job cuts mean more job seekers, which, for those already looking for employment, results in increased competition. If this weren’t bad enough, the problem gets compounded by the fact that many companies have implemented hiring freezes.

It all translates to more people seeking employment in an environment where there are fewer jobs (http://www NULL.businessweek NULL.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb2009/db2009022_385196 NULL.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis).

How do you gain an advantage?

If you’re seeking job search advice, you’ve come to the right place.

Today’s SMW Career article (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/812/seeking-job-search-tips NULL.html), guest authored by John Challenger, chief executive officer of global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas and SingleMindedWomen.com editorial advisory board member, offers job search tips that can make a difference.

Paula Santonocito
Career Editor, SingleMindedWomen.com