As some people hunted fruitlessly for work many months after layoff, they probably realize that those months might, themselves, be part of the problem. One clue was a conversation our client had with a recruiter. The first question was, ‘When did you get laid off?’. The second one was, ‘How come you haven’t found a job since then?’
About 15 million Americans are currently out of work and the number is not expected to decline very soon. As challenging as it is for anyone to find a job in this economy, it can be even harder for people staying jobless for a long time. Demoralization, lost skills, potential employers who prefer up-to-date experience are the factors that negatively impact their chances.
Some workers who have spent months out of job can just disconnect from the job market and decide to apply for Social Security benefits or union pensions they didn’t intend to take until much later. Some of them can try to get in on other government programs such as disability benefits.
If you’re currently unemployed, the likelihood is that you may not find a job for a significant period of time. Even when you find a job, you may spend years to get back to the same salary level. Therefore, it might be a good idea to get training now so that when the labor market comes back, you’ll be prepared.
"If you’re currently unemployed, the likelihood is that you may not find a job for a significant period of time. Even when you find a job, you may spend years to get back to the same salary level. Therefore, it might be a good idea to get training now so that when the labor market comes back, you’ll be prepared".
I took your advice. I have been laid off from the financial services industry and consulting 3 times in the past 5 years, most recently in August of 2009. I have always wanted to get into the health care industry but have been unsuccessful during these unemployment periods. I have recently enrolled myself in an nationally accredited technical school to get a diploma and certificate as a professional medical biller and coder. With that knowledge I hope to get in the door within a health care setting and utilize my CPA and accounting background to advance. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks
