I don’t think I’ll surprise anyone by saying that it can be very difficult to find a job today. In fact, if you’re from an industry that’s been devastated or tarnished like the mortgage sector, then it might be close to impossible to re-brand yourself. People from the real estate sector aren’t finding work in their field, and are finding it very hard to change industries after many years of success. The tech sector is doing okay, and alternative energy/green jobs seem to still be doing okay, however they want people from those fields and would rather not settle for an industry changer. Even the med device space, which is doing well today, still wants folks from their industry rather than an industry changer, especially if you’re out of work. In fact, companies are looking askance at out of work job seekers, so the microscope is on you even more.
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Head Trash That Can Hurt Your Job Search
Monday, April 5th, 2010To Consult or Not to Consult, That is the Question
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
As I’ve stated in previous posts, jobs are difficult to come by and companies are really more anxious to solve key problems keeping them from realizing their objectives, much more than they are increasing their employment ranks. With uncertainty still the emotion of the day for many companies, bringing on new staff to solve problems is a very difficult decision to make. In some companies, hiring freezes are still in force, so unless you’re interviewing for a position that was vacated or reports to a very senior exec, your dream company might not be able to hire you, even if they have a great need of your expertise.