Recession Job Searches & Social Networking Warning, VOL II, Issue 2
Welcome to the Career Pulse from FPC (F-o-r-t-u-n-e Personnel Consultants), Your Executive Recruiting Partners.
In this issue, we discuss how to conduct a successful job hunt, even during a recession. We also share how social networking can have a negative impact on your job search if you don't take a few precautionary steps.
Recession??!! There are Still Reasons to Stay Positive
Recession, Recession the word is everywhere. When we hear this word we automatically think job losses and economic doom. It is all around us, the TV, websites and radio are all reporting stories of financial despair. What officially is a Recession?; A Recession is the extended decline in the gross domestic product (GDP), typically two consecutive quarters. You may be wondering, if businesses are experiencing a decline, are they willing to hire? Is now the time for me to begin a job search and start a new career? Though hearing the word and thinking of the consequences stemming from the recession can be scary, rest assured there are still reasons to keep a positive outlook in a job search.
Social Networking Can Damage Your Job Search -
If You Let It
Social networking sites are fun and can be a huge asset to your job hunt. Sites like LinkedIn are designed for professional networking can be a very important part of your job search strategy. In fact, the follow up to this article will outline exactly how helpful sites like LinkedIn can be in a job hunt and how to take full advantage of them. But what about the rest of the social networking stratosphere? What about sites like MySpace and Facebook to name just two out of the many that are out there? Learn How to Protect Your Job Search