Unemployment Rate is Rising Again – Workshop Can Help

Thanks to the San Diego Metropolitan’s Daily Report for always keeping me abreast of the latest business news in San Diego. If you’re not already subscribing to SD Metro’s e-newsletter, do it.

The latest news: “San Diego’s unemployment rate rose to 7.4 percent in December, up from 6.9 percent in November and 5 percent a year earlier, reports the Employment Development Department. The number of [available] jobs fell 1,100 compared to November and 18,400 compared to December 2007.”Job supply is shortening and job demand is growing. If you or someone you know is currently looking for a job, he or she is going to need some type of a strategy to stand out amongst the thousands of other job seekers. But don’t feel discouraged. There ARE jobs out there, but looking online is not enough. So many jobs are secured through word-of-mouth referrals, inside connections and even chance meetings. To learn how to be one of those people who has an “in”, to learn what job is the best fit for you, to learn how to utilize social media in your job search, and to learn how to ace your interview once you get that “in”, check out the New Year, New Career event. Taking place next weekend, this is THE workshop to attend to get the upper-hand on all of the other job seekers out there.It’s hosted by NextWork, a career transition organization that helps individuals identify the right career path to actually achieve personal and professional fulfillment.

Want more info? You can find it here. Space is limited so if you need help finding a job right now, be there.

Posted by: Caroline Callaway, caroline@boltpr.com