The ratio of job seekers to job openings: 5 to 1
KANSAS CITY, MO -- The competition for a job is stiff. According to data released this month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5.4 job hunters for every advertised opening in April. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey said the April ratio was up from 4.8 in March, and up dramatically from 1.7 in December 2007, when the recession began.
The labor department's separate employment report for May, which was released recently, indicated that the pace of payroll job cuts has lessened over the last three months. But its companion unemployment report showed that the national jobless rate continued to rise -- up to 9.4 percent from 8.9 percent a month earlier.
Together, the three reports show that net new jobs are being created at a very slow pace. Other data shows the hiring rate also remained low, unchanged from March at 3.1 percent with 4,099,000 new hires reported in April. That is down from 3.6 percent, or 4,955,000 new hires, in April of last year.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Landing the job of your dreams can become a reality but doing so might require asking for a little help. If you've been out of a job for awhile, it's time to call in the troops. And if you just lost your job or recently decided to make a career change, these tips can help you too.
If you've sent out resume after resume and aren't getting any interviews, you should have a professional resume writer help you update it. They'll work to put together a great resume so you can start landing more interviews. Also consider brushing up on your interview skills. There are many great online tool kits to help you organize your search and prepare for those important meetings.
Another thing that you might want to update is your look. If you haven't changed your appearance since you landed your last job, maybe it's time to make a few updates to your wardrobe and your style. Think about learning some new things to enhance your interview process too. Web 2.0 and social networking have hit the scene and you should familiarize yourself with these topics. Just remember, you're not alone in your job search. Help is just a click away!
Questions to ask during an interview
ATLANTA, GA -- By asking a few key questions, you can gain knowledge of the job, what you need to do to be considered successful, and what the hot buttons are for this manager to hire you. Here are some basic questions to ask:
1. How can I make a positive impact on your team?
2. What would you expect me to accomplish during the first three months on the job at your company?
3. What will be the most unique and challenging thing for me to learn or understand?
Simple and easy questions like these will make you look smart and show the employer that you have a sense of enthusiasm. By asking these questions you'll soon be able to gauge how to relate your background. The hiring manager is looking to see what experience you have that is relative to the open position. When sharing your background and experience, make sure to hit on the major points they mentioned when you ask your intriguing questions.
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Learn the secrets of smarter networking
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Green jobs are hot! However looking for a green job can be overwhelming. Not knowing where to begin can be the hardest part of finding your green path. But take heart: the place to start when looking for any job is networking. Networking in the right places with the right people can mean the difference between landing the job, and still looking. Here are 3 easy rules to follow:
1. Invest some money in networking business cards. Make sure to put your name, number, email and expertise. 2. Call around to your friends and family. Explain to each person that you are looking to start a green job. 3. Use the Internet. The Internet has made networking amazingly easy. Set up your social networking profiles and see if those people know anyone in the green field.
It's also a good idea to do a Google search on green opportunities. Join online groups or local organizations in the green fields. When you go to one of these meetings in person, make sure to bring your networking business cards. If there is someone who is in the field already, ask questions. The more knowledge you gain the better. You may get frustrated at times. If so, take a breather. Just remember consistency is the goal to landing your green career.
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Choosing your words wisely in your job search
CHICAGO, IL -- The need for well-chosen words starts when you search job postings. From the job title to the list of requirements, knowing how to tweak your words to yield the best results is vital to getting your job hunt started off right. Here are a few ways to make sure you're using the right keywords:
Be a copycat. In your resume and interviews, you want to let your best qualities shine through. But to get to those stages you first have to find the right job. That means you have to do something that's unacceptable in every other circumstance: plagiarize. Go to an online job board and search for jobs that you think you're a great match for. Then study the language they use when performing your own searches.
For example, if you find a listing for a project coordinator position that sounds ideal, you should apply for it, and then pull out key phrases to search other jobs. Employers might use different job titles or you might find other positions that are good fits but you didn't know they existed. Don't get stuck on titles. Although your ambitions are admirable and beneficial to your career, don't forget that not all titles are created equally.
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