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Finding a Job in Today’s Economic Crisis – Five Steps For Success

March 18th, 2009

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for December 2008 was 7.2%. If you have found yourself recently among the thousands who have become unemployed, what can you do to improve your chances of finding work? Follow these five steps and you will be off to a good start.

Step 1 Be Organized

Start each day focused on finding a job. Develop a routine of getting up and getting dressed for “work”, that is, your job of finding a job. Schedule time to research the current job market, obtain the contact information of prospective employers, respond to ads, etc.

Step 2 Be Adaptable » Read more: Finding a Job in Today’s Economic Crisis – Five Steps For Success

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