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6 job-hunting advantages

September 10, 2008 on 1:50 pm | In economy/job market, job search, surveys | No Comments

Pessimism is on the rise among U.S. job-seekers. And with the continual rise in unemployment this year, you can’t really blame them.

According to a Yahoo! HotJobs survey last month, 53% of workers believed the job market would get worse in the next six months. In addition, 28% said they wanted to look for a new job but were too discouraged by the current economic climate.

But the sober perceptions may not jive with reality. There are many sectors experiencing robust hiring activity right now, and some good examples are showcased in the HotJobs 100 list right now.

I have also compiled from career experts six tips that help job-seekers get an edge in this market; see them at “6 Job-Hunting Advantages.”