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10 Strategies for Job Seekers in Down Market

Submitted by Lori Grant on March 22, 2009 – 5:31 pmNo Comment

job-search-lineKorn/Ferry International, a global provider of talent management solutions, issued ten strategies for job seekers in today’s turbulent economic climate. The top 10 list was rank-ordered from recommendations provided by Korn/Ferry’s global network of executive recruiters.

  1. Network, network, network
  2. Use your online and offline resources
  3. Stay fit
  4. Keep up-to-date on the latest news, trends and technologies that are important in your industry
  5. Be flexible; don’t get hung up on compensation structure and title
  6. Don’t panic, be patient, but don’t be picky
  7. Be willing to commute or relocate
  8. Be open to interim positions, freelancing or consulting
  9. Treat the search process like a job
  10. Start the search immediately

Check out Korn/Ferry International’s press release for the details behind these ten job seeking strategies by clicking here .

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