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Dear Steve and Jon, What impact do you see the economy is having on jobs now? Signed: Concerned |
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Dear Concerned, Nothing good, that’s for sure! Don’t panic, but be pro-active just in case. You always should have your resume current, but if you don’t, do it now. In a slower economy, companies will be even more bottom-line oriented, so be certain to emphasize accomplishments and achievements that saved your company money. Then look at the finished “product” – not the paper resume, but whom it represents, YOU. What can you do to make yourself a more valuable employee, both for your current company and for potential companies? What computer-related innovations and advancements should you be learning? Consider taking night classes to further your education or for certification in your field. |
Dear Concerned, Like you, some hiring officials are becoming concerned and are holding off on making a hiring decision until that perfectly risk-free candidate shows up. This slows down the hiring process and provides frustration to job seekers, who may experience ten interviews before receiving the right offer, rather than three or four in normal times. Less accomplished hiring officials will lose the best candidates to faster moving competitors. Under-staffed organizations will lose market share and will be slower to recover than the adequately staffed competitor. |