It is a good idea to ask good questions in an interview. It shows you’ve done your research about the company and that you are interested. I go into more detail in this weeks Good Morning San Diego segment: KUSI
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This article by the Wall Street Journal reinforces everything I’ve been saying about networking. Many companies these days are hiring candidates they may already know or have had their eye on. Getting out there and meeting people can open the right doors and lead to a job. Often times, it really is all who you know. Especially in today’s economy. Get out there and network!
Thanks to UT’s Jonathan for this tip: UT San Diego
“ Unemployment is slowly dropping and job creation is creeping up” says CNN Money. The outlook for college grads and the currently unemployed keeps getting better as the economy turns around. The construction industry, which took a massive hit during the Great Recession, is projected to add 100,000 more jobs in 2013 and a whopping 300,000 more in 2014. Class of 2013 college grads should expect 13% more hiring opportunities than the Class of 2012, and after three years of hiring freezes, government agencies are expected to add 70,000 new jobs in the new year. Things are looking up, don’t stop searching!
The holidays can be a very stressful time, especially for people who are unemployed. Work is a very common topic of discussion at holiday parties, and for someone without a job, these types of conversations can be uncomfortable. The Wall Street Journal has a few tips to help make holiday party conversation a little less stressful.
Manpower’s most recent study predicts there will be fewer job cuts in 2013. Things are getting better. I spoke with UT San Diego’s Jon Horn about this the other day. Check it out!
The “O” in SWOT analysis is Opportunities. You don’t want to be the rubber ducky being taken away by the stream without control. Take control of your career and make the most of opportunites that present themselves. Check out our discussion about opportunites on this week’s segment of Good Morning San Diego.[wpvideo PsJ01XUv]
CBS Money Watch has release their projections for the best jobs to search for in 2013. Jobs heavy in computers and mathematics dominate the list. We’ve entered an era where computers are used by everyone and are here to stay. As technology develops we will need people to manage and maintain these elaborate systems. Paying attention to changing job markets is important. Keep that in mind when choosing a career path.
This week on KUSI we talk about the “W” in SWOT analysis, weakness. Often the hardest part of self evaluation, recognizing one’s weakness is an important part of growing as a professional. Take a gander!
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