KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Employment numbers get worse every week and if you’re one of millions looking for a job, you’re up against more competition than ever before.
So to help you out, we’ve looked through thousands of jobs and picked out the best information on where to apply for your next job and how you can get an edge when applying.
But with the economy the way it is, job fairs and any companies hiring are always swamped with applicants.
The Most Important Thing
Career counselor Dana Glasgow says you have to go beyond job fairs and classified ads, where she says jobs can see as many as 500 applicants.
She says the most important tip to beat out the competition is to network – tell friends, family and former co-workers you are job hunting.
"You're not going to find that job sitting behind a computer."
Make sure your resume is better than the next guys and hand everyone a business card.
“You’ve got to plant a seed,” Glasgow says.
What's Hot?
It also helps to apply to the hottest fields, which according to the Labor Department, are health care, education and government.
In healthcare, there is a need for n urses, pharmacists, physician assistants and medical technicians.
In education, trade schools and new charter schools continue to hire.
And in government, the IRS, census bureau and military all need a few good men and women.
Glasgow says other hot areas include civil engineering - with hundreds of spending projects on the way – and anything related to foreclosures.
Employment counselors say if you’ve been frustrated in your search for full-time work, this is a great time of year to land a seasonal summer position. It may not be what you need long-term, but it can tide you over while you continue your hunt, and in some cases could lead to full-time work.
