Hybrid Technology Works For Job Search Too!Wednesday, September 03, 2008 |
September 3, 2008 - New York, NY - With a large number of people feeling vulnerable in their jobs, it is wise to embrace all avenues available to increase your chances of finding a position. "There is a great deal of job insecurity in the marketplace right now", said Robert Graber, founder of WallStJobs.com, "An informal, online survey of visitors to our site revealed that 36% of respondents felt 'somewhat insecure' about their continued employment". The survey was eye-opening.
Visitors to the WallStJobs.com site were asked, "How secure do you feel in your current position?"
The results:
36% Somewhat insecure
27% Somewhat secure
18% I might be laid off tomorrow
10% Not sure
9% I have total job security
"While this is not scientific, it is still probably safe to say that our visitors, who are mostly financial services professionals, are nervous about their careers", noted Graber. The survey was online at WallStJobs.com from August 25th through August 30th and had 490 respondents.
"With this level of angst out there, it makes sense to use a hybrid approach to any job search you might be thinking about", counseled Graber, "Use your laptop and your printer to make both online and three dimensional inquiries."
Graber suggested that a hybrid job search include:
- Registering with online boards and making face to face contact with search firms and recruiters.
- Joining networking sites and networking within industry associations and trade groups.
- Having access to your resume via your Blackberry or iPhone for email forwarding and having a personal business card to give to any interested party at anytime with your contact information.
- Emailing people in your network with news of interest to them and calling them from time to time to just chat or arrange a breakfast or lunch.
"Using the efficacy of the internet coupled with the personal touch makes for a powerful career hybrid", Graber said.
About WallStJobs.com
WallStJobs.com is the premier recruiting source exclusively for financial service professionals and is a member of the Jobosaurus family of uniquely specialized recruiting sites.
Visitors to the WallStJobs.com site were asked, "How secure do you feel in your current position?"
The results:
36% Somewhat insecure
27% Somewhat secure
18% I might be laid off tomorrow
10% Not sure
9% I have total job security
"While this is not scientific, it is still probably safe to say that our visitors, who are mostly financial services professionals, are nervous about their careers", noted Graber. The survey was online at WallStJobs.com from August 25th through August 30th and had 490 respondents.
"With this level of angst out there, it makes sense to use a hybrid approach to any job search you might be thinking about", counseled Graber, "Use your laptop and your printer to make both online and three dimensional inquiries."
Graber suggested that a hybrid job search include:
- Registering with online boards and making face to face contact with search firms and recruiters.
- Joining networking sites and networking within industry associations and trade groups.
- Having access to your resume via your Blackberry or iPhone for email forwarding and having a personal business card to give to any interested party at anytime with your contact information.
- Emailing people in your network with news of interest to them and calling them from time to time to just chat or arrange a breakfast or lunch.
"Using the efficacy of the internet coupled with the personal touch makes for a powerful career hybrid", Graber said.
About WallStJobs.com
WallStJobs.com is the premier recruiting source exclusively for financial service professionals and is a member of the Jobosaurus family of uniquely specialized recruiting sites.
