Quintessential Careers, cadre of bloggers emphasize bright spots in "jobless recovery"
as they mark second annual Job Action Day worldwide on Nov. 2.
While the economy is showing signs of recovery, indications that
the recovery will continue to be "jobless" casts a pall over hopes for a full bounceback.
Job Action Day, the second annual event spearheaded by
Quintessential Careers, addresses the jobless recovery by spotlighting promising areas in which the
unemployed and other job-seekers may find opportunities.
"The idea is that job-seekers can take plenty of action steps right now -- today -- to move forward in their
careers, even if they're unemployed and have been for some time," said Quintessential Careers Founder
and Publisher Dr. Randall S. Hansen. "We established Job Action Day last year as a day for job-seekers
pummeled by the economic meltdown to take control of their careers and initiate action," Hansen said. "Where
last year shock, fear, and paralysis may have inhibited action, this year, the gloom of prolonged unemployment
may be de-motivating job-seekers."
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October 4, 2009
September jobs losses in the U.S. greater than expected raise questions about the recovery and making finding work more difficult.
The Labor Department reported on Friday that employers cut 263,000 jobs in September -- much more than the predicted
175,000 that most economists were expecting -- and raising concerns after seeing job losses decline recently.
The unemployment rate edged upward ever closer to double digits, going to 9.8 percent -- a 26-year high.
Manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors continued to see deep job cuts, while healthcare continued as the only bright spot of job growth.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nation has seen its unemployment rate double since the
start of the recession in December 2007, leaving 15.1 million people unemployed to date.
All job-seekers can do redouble job-search efforts, ensuring resumes and other documents are as focused
as possible while reaching out to more people (in your network) for job leads. Some people may need to
consider retraining, career change, and even relocation to find new work.
Quintessential Resume & Cover Letter Tips Blog,
a blog from another part of the QuintCareers Network, with new resume and cover letter tips daily. A must-see for any active job-seeker.
The Career Doctor Blog,
a blog from another part of the QuintCareers Network, where each day our own Career Doctor Randall Hansen answers one career, job, college, or workplace question.
and reassurance.
The Occupational Adventure
Blog, from Curt Rosengren, a Passion Catalyst. Curt's older blog is great for finding encouraging ideas
(and resources) for moving forward with your career... a career that lights your fire. His newer blog is the
Passion Catalyst -- about loving your work.
Blue Sky Resumes Blog, from career
expert Louise Fletcher, a general career and job-search blog that covers all aspects of the job-hunt.
WorkStrong -- a
candid, completely honest discussion of the job market -- offering information and advice
about what it takes to succeed in the 21st Century world of work. From career and recruitment guru Peter Weddle.
