What to Look for in a Lay-off Proof Job

Friday, July 17th, 2009

ShareIn times of recession, one must be very careful in choosing a job to apply for.  Make it a point to select the kind of job that will not suffer as bad as other jobs or industries do during an economic downturn.  Go for the recession or lay-off proof jobs or industries to provide you [...]

Networking for Recession-proof Job Hunting

Friday, July 17th, 2009

ShareThe best way to find that perfect recession-proof job during an economic downturn is to network your way to that dream job. There is no guarantee that you will find a recession-proof employment, but the best thing to do is to develop a group of contacts that can give you some career information that will [...]

Difficulty of Looking for a New Job During Recession

Friday, July 17th, 2009

ShareRecession brings about impermanence.  Whether you’re a business owner, an entrepreneur, or an employee, the unemployment that recession brings affects you.  You get laid off from work; companies shut down operations; and there are job cuts everywhere.  And it makes job searching even more difficult for you.  So, if you are a victim of a [...]

Worried About Losing Your Job to Outsourcing?

Friday, July 17th, 2009

ShareThese days more and more companies are transferring their jobs to other countries for cheaper labor costs, resulting in loss of jobs at home.  Outsourcing, despite being seen as one of the answers to the struggling US economy is also seen  as a source of heartbreak and anxiety for most American families who see family [...]

Facing Your Fear of Getting Laid-off

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

ShareLay-offs have become an everyday thing in today’s economy, with companies trying to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy. If your company is in dire straits and you can see yourself getting the pink slip very soon, there is every reason to worry.  However, this does not mean you cannot do anything about it. Losing your [...]