Tips for Job Hunters In Difficult Times

If you’re one of the many people looking for work at the moment, it won’t be a surprise to hear that this is a particularly tough time to be doing so. At CNN Money they have listed a few key tips for particular groups of job hunters, and perhaps one of these will be the tip you need that snags you a good job.

• For the older unemployed: the statistics are scary, with 9% of people over 50 losing their job in the past year - but check out AARP’s website which collates all the benefits you could be eligible for, and look at Retirement.com to see a list of companies that are more likely to hire older workers.
• For the younger unemployed: teenagers without any work experience are obviously finding it especially hard to find work in the current economic climate. Take advantage of your flexibility by being able to work nights or weekends without family responsibilities getting in the way; and don’t ignore internships as a great way of getting your foot in the door.
• For everyone: take this chance to gain more skills and thus make you even more employable. This is the time when many kinds of skills courses are out there recruiting trainees and students because they know this is the time they’re most needed.

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