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According to the May 2009 update of the ADP National Employment Report, job losses last month totaled 532,000 and the estimate for April was revised upward by 54,000. Despite the declines, ADP characterized the average job losses of 539,000 over both April and May as "a notable improvement over the first three months of the year, when monthly losses averaged 691,000." ADP suggests that employment will decline at a slower rate over the next few months. Also in the report were numbers highlighting jobs losses among manufacturers. The sector shed 149,000 jobs and recorded its 39th consecutive monthly decline. Small businesses also felt pain. Firms with fewer than 50 employees reportedly lost another 209,000 jobs bringing overall job loss since January 2008 to 2.1 million. Medium-sized firms fared equally poorly last month. Companies with between 50 and 499 workers saw employment decline by 223,000 in May.Your Job Search
Employment Prospects 'improved'
Searching for a new job is hard work. In fact, it can be the toughest “job” you’ll ever have. The key to job search success is to treat the entire process like a business. You are currently in the “job hunting” business. To stand head and shoulders above the rest of the job-seeking crowd, it’s important to lay out an effective strategy. By defining what you want and need, you’re on your way to getting it.
Jump-start your next job search with these helpful job-hunting strategies:
Know thyself. Begin your job search by taking a thorough inventory of your interests, skills, accomplishments, experience, goals, and values. Make a detailed list. The key to a successful job search is to recognize what makes you a unique candidate and to communicate this effectively to a prospective employer, both verbally and in writing.
Aim for the right target. Try to match your skills, interests, and values with the right career choice. If one of your goals is to get a larger salary, don’t focus on career paths that traditionally pay low salaries. Conduct research on various fields and local companies within those fields. Learn about different businesses that interest you and target those that are more likely to have open positions.
Be assertive and proactive. Don’t wait around for opportunity to come knocking on your door. While cold calling potential employers can be intimidating, it remains a powerful strategy. It’s important to get through the door before your competition.
Do some sleuthing. One key to breaking in is understanding the “hidden” job market. Many job openings exist only in the minds of directors, vice presidents, and other company bigwigs, long before the job is finally advertised in newspapers or on the Internet. If you can present yourself as the perfect candidate at this early stage, an employer may snap you up without looking elsewhere.
Work the network. Networking should be at the center of your job search strategy. Get the word out to friends, trusted colleagues, and even relatives that you are actively looking for a job, and ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for any opportunities. Expand your network and join professional organizations, sign up for job search newsletters and e-mail blasts, contact former professors and classmates, and participate in Internet discussion boards.
Get professional help. Employment agencies come in all shapes, sizes, and price ranges; they can be an excellent resource for job leads. Some specialize in very specific occupational areas, and many often have exclusive arrangements with large companies. If you’re interested in the services of an agency, investigate it carefully. Determine what the agency will do for you and how much it will cost.
Be temporarily flexible. Temp jobs are a great way to learn skills, gain experience, and earn money while looking for a permanent position. They are also a way to prove your worth and be first in line when a full-time position opens up. Working as a consultant or independent contractor in a company can also eventually lead to steady, full-time employment.
Say it clearly. When sending out résumés, catch the prospective employer’s attention with a brief and concise cover letter that clearly spells out how your qualifications match the job requirements. Connect the dots for the reader, and make it obvious why you’re the perfect candidate for the job.
Keep careful records. Keeping track of the progress of your job search is important. Maintain a detailed record of all the jobs you have applied to, including communications, interviews, referrals, and follow-up actions. This will help you build a network of valuable contacts both for your current job search and for any future ones.
Be persistent. Job searching is hard work and there are times when you will be discouraged. Just keep in mind that everyone has been through the same grind at one point. Try to keep a positive attitude, and look at your job hunt as an exciting challenge. Your perfect job is out there somewhere. Good luck!
INTERNET Employment Resources
The following are job and career sites on the Internet that you may find useful in your employment search. These are sites that we feel provide helpful information for job seekers and career advice for professionals.
(Click on the links below - Last updated 08-09-10)
• 4Jobs (Job Search - Post & Search Resumes)
• Alameda County Transit (AC Transit)(New!)
• Alameda County (California) Employment
• Association of Bay Area Governments - Jobs
• BaJobs (California - BayArea Job Site)
• BayArea Careers - (California (Bay Area))
• Bay Area Rapid Transit (B.A.R.T.)
• Best Jobs USA (Employment - All 50 States)
• Bio-Technology & Medical Positions
• Boeing Company (Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Software, Systems engineering, or Computer Science)
• Burger King(New!)
• California Apprenticeship Program Information
• California Employment Development Department
• California Jobs ("Caljobs")
• California State Personnel Board
• Career.com (Job Search - Post & Search Resumes)
• Careerbabe (2005 Career & Resume Guide)
• Careerboard (Employment - Dallas, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, PA)
• Career Builder (Job Search - Post & Search Resumes)
• Career Magazine (Career Job Searching & Online Resume Posting)
• Career Mosiac (Online Job Searching & College Recruiting)
• Career Overview (Career and Job Search Resources Guide)
• Career Path (Career tests, Career advice & Resources)
• Career Services @ Virginia Tech (Resume formats and samples)
• Career Resource Center (Links to all states)
• Central Valley Jobs (Job listings for California's Northern San Joaquin Valley)
• College Graduate Employment Network
• Cool Works® (Seasonal job or career in nature environments)
• Dice (Hi-Tech employment)
• East Bay Works Career Site (California)
• Ed Join (California County Superintendents Educ. Svcs. Assoc. - Educ. Jobs.)
• Employment911 (Job search & Resume site)
• Employment.com (National Job Searching)
• Employment Guide (The online version of the Newspaper)
• Employment Security Commission of North Carolina (Employer Websites)
• Employment Security Commission of North Carolina (Jobs, U.I.B. Claims)
• Employment Spot (Jobs, Resume Posting & Employment Information)
• Employment Wizard (For resources and information on Employment)
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I. - Employment Site)
• Federal Jobs (Official USA site)
• FedEx
• Google Jobs(New!)
• Intuit (Software Development)(New!)
• Job Assistance (Employment Assistance for the Disabled)
• Job Central (National Labor Exchange - All 50 States)
• Job Hunt (Private Industry Council (PIC) of San Luis Obispo County)
• Job Salary Information
• Law Careers (Employment in the Legal Profession)
• Marriot Hotels (Warning-->>>Click here)(New!)
• McDonald's (Management Opportunities)(New!)
• msn.Careers.com (Microsoft w/careerbuilders.com)
• Oregon Employment Department (The Oregon Employment Department)
• Rite-Aid
• Starbucks (Download Application)(New!)
• Student Jobs (Jobs for students with the United States Government)
• Sun Micro-Systems (Tech. Employment)
• Transportation Security Administration (Airports, etc.)
• True Careers (Job Search & Career Advice)
• United Parcel Service (On-line Application Center)
• Union Employment Positions (Organized Labor)
• United States Office of Personnel Management (Federal - Official USA Site)
• United States Postal Service Jobs
• Virginia Employment Commission (Employment in Virginia)
• Walgreens(New!)
• Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (On-line Hiring Center)
• Yahoo! Careers(New!)
More Sites will be added! Stay Tuned.
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• How to Apply for a Job. - #1
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• How to make a Job Search Plan. - #3
• How to Network for a Job. - #4
• How to Optimize a Resume. - #5
• How to Promote Experiences in a Job Interview - #6
• How to get a Job on a Cruise Ship
• Related Employment Information Links (Click on the links below)
• 411 (Information)
• Avoiding Common Resume Mistakes
• Cal Jobs - Website
• DisabilityInfo (Info. for disabled employees or applicants)
• Federal Citizen Information Center (Employment Information)
• How to Get a Job with a Criminal Record
• Occupational Employment Statistics (OES)
• Practice Your Typing Skills
• Resume formats and samples
• United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Job Discrimination Complaints)
• Related Informational Blog Links (Click on the links below)
1. Landlord-Tenant Law Information
2. Corrupt Officials Employed in the Justice System
3. Information on Initiating or Defending Against Lawsuits
4. Information on Real Estate Law (Foreclosures)
5. Information on filing claims against the Police
6. Information on Credit Repair & Bankruptcy Law
7. Re-Zoo-May (Home Page)
8. Family Law Info. (Marriage, Divorce, Child Support, etc.)
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