Tips for Finding Employment in Hard Times
To beat the job-hunting pack, you'll need to take risks, be realistic, and understand your potential employer's needs
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We can all agree that times are tough. Everywhere I turn, it seems that more companies are cutting jobs across the board. It's not just General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) anymore; everyone from Starbucks (SBUX) to Sun Microsystems (JAVA) to Citigroup (C) is announcing massive layoffs at all levels.
If you're gainfully employed, you're probably relieved it's not you. But if your company isn't among those that have had to slash jobs, I'm sure you at least know someone who has been affected.