Economies undergo a roller coaster process – sometimes it is a boom, some other times it is a bust otherwise known as recession. During economic crisis, businesses and companies suffer also. As a result, they may start cutting down the number of their employees to help make ends meet.

Consequently, people will start competing for the few jobs available. During such times, job seekers should make most of their chances of landing a job by employing the following steps;

Step #1: Assess Your Skills and Qualifications

Since you know that the competition is stiff during an economic crisis, you should sit back and analyze your skills. What great skills and qualities do you have to offer a potential company?

In bad times, companies are looking for people who will add more value to their organization and move it to a greater level. So, take time and re-analyze your skills and qualifications, so that you can position them as something a potential employer needs for the hour. Once employers can find your skills and qualifications applicable and needful, they won’t think twice to prioritize you over your contemporaries.

Step #2: Focus on the Thriving Industries

While most industries and niches go through depression during an economic crisis, some industries and niches tend to shine. So, you should focus on the thriving industries and see how you can align your skills to become attractive to the employers. Bear in mind that every industry would usually require different skills. Often, if you want to migrate to a different industry, you may have to acquire extra skills and training’s required to thrive in the new industry.

For instance, an attorney seeking to earn more during a recession may consider getting extra training and skill on aspects of law required during recession. A number large corporations and companies may require the services of bankruptcy attorneys. They may hire such attorneys for full-time positions or simply outsource legal work regarding bankruptcy and re-organization to such attorneys. It’s all about being proactive and willing to try something new in order to survive the rough times.

Step #3: Target Specific Companies

As you focus on thriving industries during recession, you should target specific companies. First, determine the values you are targeting with the job positions you seek. Then, search for companies that are promising in terms of the benefits you seek.

Here’s a perfect example; if the value you seek is job security and stability for instance, you should focus on well-established companies when submitting your resume. In essence, you should channel more efforts on companies that offer your prioritized values with the job you’re looking for.

Finally, you should tailor your resume to showcase your skills, accomplishments and experiences to match the job you are looking for.

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