Career Opportunities Today

Some people are born with a gift of writing. Some develop a passion for the written words over time. If you are one of them, then a career in writing is the best for you. You may want to consider getting a degree in creative writing, comparative literature or even journalism to prepare yourself for it.

Once you acquire formal education, job search comes next. Knowing where to locate writing jobs is never easy. Here are some tips to point you in the right direction:

1. Create a portfolio. Be creative in making a decent-looking one. If you have a published work, the better. You can use it as sample when an opportunity presents itself.
2. Use both online and traditional job resources. Use the internet in searching for writing jobs. You may also want to try reading newspaper for job openings and applying in a publication near you.
3. Be positive and realistic. Don’t set unrealistic expectations since you are only starting and this won’t be of any help when you create a career path.

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1. Keep your resume up to date.
Always keep your resume up to date with the latest developments in your career. If you are currently jobless, try to find freelance work so that there won’t be too big a gap in your employment history.

2. Have samples of your work.
If you are a writer or graphic artist, for example, try to have a portfolio you can send to employers.

3. Don’t be afraid to follow-up.
Many employers appreciate applicants who follow up, which shows that they are genuinely interested in the job.

4. Spread yourself out.
But not too thinly. Try to find the best job application websites and post your resume there. You can also try professional networking sites like LinkedIn to establish a professional network.

5. Be on time.
When called to an interview, it’s best that you’re at least 10-15 minutes early. Early birds give good impressions.

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Current estimates places the unemployment rate at around 25% which is a very high number that usually hovers only at single digits. Many people lost jobs as the economic recession set in, taking away previously stable jobs overnight. People who have managed to get ample salary insurance are even finding out the hard way that that is no sure way to bridge the cash gap presented by unemployment, normally running out before they find a new job. The statistics are mere numbers for on the normally busy streets of major city centers are less and less traffic. People are retuning to their home towns in hopes of getting menial jobs and to save on rent, just hope the recession ends soon and the government can find a swift solution to a pressing problem of such magnitude as this. Just keep looking and you may find jobs, but don’t expect high paying ones for everybody’s tightening their belts.

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With a new government to take over next year, and a recession that is biting hard hope is the only thing that is certain and free. The government promises to create more jobs and pass legislature that would assist those who have lost their jobs and homes. Mainly in law enforcement and civil services such as public works, these jobs are aimed to quell the rising crime rate that would be sure to gain ground during these dark economic times.
It may take years for the economy to rebound and most major employment industries for both white and blue collar jobs are forced to trim their workforces or close shop all together jobs will become scarcer day by day. Hiring is out of the question for most firms who are barely managing to survive, just hope the change the new president promises brings a swift end to this recession to help get us back on our feet.