Experts Offer Advice to Unemployed in Tough Job Market Part One City Town Info Education Channel

13.11.09

Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional between jobs because of a layoff, or reentering the workforce after taking time off to be a stay-at-home mom, this is a challenging market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is taking job seekers an average of 6.5 months to find a new position, the longest wait since the Bureau started keeping track back in 1948.

The waiting can seem endless and it is easy to get discouraged. These are tough times, but don't fret. There are many ways to stay relevant, upbeat and proactive during even a prolonged job search, so many in fact that we needed to make this a two-part series.

In Part One, you'll find practical tips for cleaning house, from creating an unemployment budget to polishing your resume and online image.

In Part Two, you'll find tips on keeping your spirits up, your energy high and idea to employ when you feel your enthusiasm for your job search waning while you wait for your dream job.

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