You may or may not have a job or fulfilling career at current; whatever the reasons for your job search are, here are some tips for jobseekers in 2010, a year hopefully marked by economic improvement coupled with an increase of job opportunities. Even if the situation in your country, your market or your industry does yet look too promising, we foresee a general upturn this year, and the job market recovering likewise. In the following paragraphs you will find some advice, how to best prepare to "swim on the wave" once companies decide to rehire. It is advisable to make necessary preparations at an early stage, without time pressure, so you will be well-positioned when the time is right.
- Accept the situation. We are all in the same boat, or at least most of us are. Only few industries have not suffered from the economic downturn in 2008 and 2009. Significant numbers of employees have been retrenched, internationally. And many high-income-earners have had to take significant salary and bonus cuts. Employed or unemployed and looking for a change - there are millions of jobseekers out there facing the same situation: a comparably small number of (advertised) job openings.
- Weigh your options. Think about your past and your future. Try to create a list of your key interests, your professional experience, and your particular strengths, not forgetting your weaknesses. And compare these with your last or current job. Do you find a close match? What could be missing to make you happy and more engaged? Answers to these questions may lead you to some valuable conclusions, whether a different industry, type of company or job description could be a better future choice for you. A career coach can help you in the process of aligning yourself with the right opportunities.
- Upgrade yourself. Are you missing some qualifications that stand between you and your dream job? Take an open and active approach to acquiring new skills. Maybe you can allocate some time to engage in a course, a seminar, or even sign up for studies in a new field. In preparation of a job search, an interview training should also be considered - are you aware of the do`s and dont`s and a successful interview strategy? Also consider health and appearance as possible success factors. Maybe you want to visit the gym more often; others will take note of a revitalized you. Be fit for the challenges to come!
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