Ways To Get A Good Job In A Tough Economy

It is no secret that Nigeria and Africa is going through tough times when it comes to the economy. Not only is it affecting government policies but the negative impact is extending to private businesses, which is leading to major job cuts. Just recently, Telkom announced about 600 layoffs and earlier on, Vihiga County sent employees packing. Why? The blame is again on the dwindling Naira.
So, how can a job seeker trust that a certain company they are applying jobs in won’t be affected to the extent of major layoffs? The simple answer to this question is you can never know for sure. However, there are measures you can take up that will help you find good jobs even in this tough economy.

4 Ways Job Seekers Can Get Jobs In A Tough Economy

1. Focus on the growing industries
Some industries are hit hard during a tough economy, which means that jobs will be hardly available in the sector and people will be laid off left, right and centre. The same applies to companies that are not exactly stable or are having a hard time staying relevant.
For this reason, it is important that you do your research well. In a tough time where almost all companies are not looking to hire or are seeking to hire interns (to save on money), you can look towards startup companies that look promising. Consult a professional if you must.
2. Take up temporary jobs
Again, as mentioned above, companies will hardly be looking to hire in most jobs during a bad economy and those looking to hire will be very choosy in their selection process. To counter this, as a job seeker you cannot afford to be picky. Even if you are looking for a permanent opportunity, do not say no to a temporary job.
And by temporary, it could be an internship position that you are overqualified for or a job offered on contract basis. If the position will add on your expertise and propel you to a better position in the future, go for it.
3. Be more careful with details than ever
As laid out in this earlier article, Perminus Wainaina, Corporate Staffing Services CEO mentions that some employers have currently put recruitment on hold to facilitate for saving on costs. This means that employees will be doing more work and the unemployed will have a hard time getting jobs.
It also means that when the need for extra persons arises, employers and recruiters will be beyond strict in specifications. For this reason, you cannot afford to make simple mistakes in your job applications or interviews.
4. Network than ever before
Especially with the holidays coming up, this is the best time to get in touch with your networks as you form new ones. Talk to your friends and relatives, meet people and indulge them about how you are currently looking for a job, talk to those relatives you consider proud during gatherings and attend more networking events.
Networking is the most effective methods of job searching; capitalize on it during these tough economic times.
And in the midst of all this, remember to stay positive.

Culled from the internet