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One often asked question is how many people are out of work today. The truth is it’s hard to tell exactly how many are out of work because, for many reasons, accurate numbers lag by close to a year and a half.

The better question is, how many jobs are currently open?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says there are currently over 7.4 million unfilled jobs in our economy. That is more jobs than when the bureau opened in 2000. The number is probably higher because measuring all the Gig Economy jobs is hard.

Do not take this to mean there are plenty of jobs, and you don’t have to get one right now. These numbers do change. Also, some companies will take a while in the hiring process. If you want a job, get it as soon as you can.

This month I have been giving hints on how to get jobs. Today I just like to go over some of the things I have mentioned. Tomorrow we’ll start talking about what you hear on the news, whether to listen to it or not and how to place yourself in the best position to find work this year.

Make sure your resume and cover letter are always up-to-date, and tailor them for each job you are applying for.

Before applying, research the company and its job description to ensure you are a good fit.

When looking for a job, reach out to everyone you know. Jobs are often gained because people you know may know someone who’s hiring.

Be persistent. You deserve a job. Don’t give up on yourself until you have the job.

I do not know if you were a scout; however, your new goal is to be prepared. Practice interview questions and think of short stories that demonstrate your skills and experiences. Follow up by contacting hiring managers and directors 2 weeks after sending a job application to see if there is an interest or need. Do not make yourself a pest

When you apply for a job, you want to ensure that you provide everything the employers have asked for. I know this sounds straightforward, but it is simple to forget and not send something important.

As a standard rule, an application package will contain

• The Application – Make sure it is completely filled out and legible.
• A letter of introduction,
• Your resume for that company
• If requested, a list of 3-5 people they can contact for information on you.
• Any other items they may have asked for.

Make sure you list everything you send so you do not accidentally forget something.

Getting everything to the employer on time and not missing the deadlines is vital to getting the job. Employers do not like to give extensions to job applicants, and most will not.

If you find a job you want, and you reach under your bed and pull out a old resume that’s two years old, dust it off, and send it in, you may be disappointed in the results. Employers aren’t interested in what you were doing two years ago as much as they are in what you were doing last week. You must keep your resume up to date.

When is the best time to rewrite your resume? The day you start your new job. And, of course, every time something significant happens, that will look good on your resume.

Every time you change your resume is a great time to go through it and make sure everything is correct, reads quickly, and holds you in the best light possible.

Always double-check that your resume is easy to read. I have seen people write extensive page-long paragraphs on what they’ve done for two and three pages of resumes with no proper line spacing and words pushed together as tight as possible. And I just knew no one was going to read them. And based on the results they gained, I believe I was right.

I consider it essential that when somebody gives you advice, you at least take a moment to check it out and see if it might be real. It’s not that employers are lazy. When they have a job to fill, they will take quick and easy paths to get the right person.

A good resume is essential to successfully gaining your desired job. Your applications and resumes need to be the most precise, clear, and exact that they can be. I will spend the next several days going into this in detail because it is that important.

Until I sat down and talked with hiring managers, I didn’t understand that this is where most people lose their job bids. Many people don’t realize this when they’re applying for jobs.

Your job application and resume speak volumes about what an employer can expect from you. A well crafted resume and application are great. One with fuzzy activities or dates will lose you the job.

For today I want to let you know how employers know if your application and resume are correct. They run a background check on all candidates who look like a good fit.

A line worker could be handling thousands of dollars worth of inventory. A janitor or custodian could carry the keys to every sensitive building area. Employers will do this for all good candidates because everyone they hire has to be trusted, not just the top brass.

If your dates and other information align with the background check, you pass to the next round. If not, they stop your chances there. They probably won’t even tell you why.

We will get more into this tomorrow. I will show you ways to ensure what your application and resume is accurate.

There are many reasons that you may want to have a new career. Your old career may go by the wayside because of more recent computer programs. You may be looking for a better work-life balance. And it may be that you have changed your circumstances, such as a recent move.

AI tells us many different reasons for seeking a new career. Yet, the number one reason for wanting this is a lack of fulfillment. It turns out that people are just not enjoying what they’re doing at their current job. I understand. I have left jobs for the same reason and moved on to jobs that gave me more fulfillment.

I must caution that there is a lot of planning and forethought to go into a successful move from one job to another. That is what we’re going to be studying. Use your head; do not jump into something without weighing all the pros and cons first.

Changing jobs or careers could be the best thing that ever happened to Us. Yet changing jobs or careers without the correct preparation or forethought could be one of the worst. Where is thought many people have told me before, “look before you leap.”

Tomorrow we will look at some of the things you need to consider when changing employment.

I usually jump into the middle of things without much explanation. I’m trying to get better in my older age, so please allow me to explain. I’m working with a great teacher, Sarah Cordiner. We are currently on a challenge to produce 30 live videos in 30 days.

I know not everybody gets to watch the videos come, and I see many people read my blogs. Therefore, I am also making a blog that will work with each of the videos so those who can’t see one or the other can still get the content I’m giving out. If you can see both, you can watch and read. Some people like to.

I’m going to make these exciting and fast and give you actionable items you can do that will help you along the way to your new job or career. I aim to do this in less than 4 minutes daily and not waste your time. I just saved you two minutes if I can do them in two.

This explanation is from day one. Tomorrow we get down to the nitty-gritty of exactly what you can do to find that new job.

Have a great day. I’ll see you tomorrow.

I cannot believe we are facing another threat of recession again. It seems like this has been the story of our year.

When the great recession hit us. I had spent 14 years working in technical Contract Manufacturing. The 2 largest manufacturing plants in our town closed in the same month.

The trick is not to panic and remember that something is better than nothing. I worked in a workforce center during the great recession of 2009, doing what I could to help others find employment. I believed that even though the jobs we were used to were gone, some jobs would at least help us get by.

I found out that I liked working for and with others. I am a life coach now and build my own books and courses. I am having a ball with it; it is the best work I have ever done. And I spend more time with my wife and enjoy life.

The idea is not to get so hung up on something you always did that you cannot leave it when it has moved on. We need to not look at the past as much as we should look at the future to see what’s next.

Nothing is forever, and something new is always coming along.

The wind is cold today, and we will have rain and snow showers this afternoon which will stay active until the morning. Once the showers are gone, we should have some mild weather again. It does tell me, though, the season is definitely changing.

Things change pretty often these days. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the changes. And we find ourselves learning new items required to stay current in a fast-paced world.

I work with aging friends and relatives who have always done things, either by mail or face-to-face, and they can’t even find the store for many things they want. They are forced to do most tasks online anymore. They find themselves lost and confused.

I believe we are now in the age of continuous learning. And as fast as new and better technology is offered, we will have to learn and adapt to keep pace. As an adult educator, this work is what I have trained to do. I am not only designing and building courses. I have developed a tremendous Black Friday and Cyber Monday package that will save you 85% on excellent training and bonuses. To find out what precisely this package has in it, you will need to see my Monday blog on November 7, 2022. I believe it will have some great things for you.