Is anyone having luck finding a first job out of college? I saw this article in the USA Today and it made me wonder if that's what you're seeing where you are?
College grads face worst market in years: Comments?
I do think it's challenging for anyone looking for a job - but I also think many great jobs are out there. It requires more networking and resume tuning than previously.
I agree with Lisa. Finding a job is all about networking. The traditional way of finding a job looking through the newspaper will net very little results. Jobs are there, but you have to find a way to make your resume stand out above the rest.
A mediocre resume will probably net zero results.
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another way to approach the problem is to prove your worth. if you can't get a paying job right now, you're better off doing an unpaid internship and stay part of the workforce. it's better than having a giant hole in your resume for a period because of layoffs and unemployment. ResumeGuru does an excellent job rescoping people's resumes to fit the current job market.