Saturday, May 1, 2010

Job Searching

As the economy has suffered, so have people. Downsizing, companies that have gone under, general layoffs, all have contributed to too many people out of work and searching for a new job.
Years ago the best way to search for a job was to look in your local paper, circle the ads that looked interesting then hit the pavement and apply for them. Many a day was spent pounding that pavement and many a day was finished with despair when no job was given.
These days, thanks to the internet, job searching can be done without leaving the comfort of your home, using such websites as Monster or, if you want a specific location, a site like job search engines pa.
A good local site like Philly Jobs can be thought of as the modern equivalent of the Sunday paper. You can search jobs by industry as well as location. It also offers you the option of posting your resume so that potential employers can find you.
You don't really wish to work in Philadelphia? No problem. Philly Jobs also has listings for the state of Pennsylvania as well as surrounding states like New York and New Jersey.
So, if you are one of those out pounding the pavement, be it real or the internet pavement, you should check out Philly Jobs and see if they can help you find a good job. With a new job you'll feel better, no matter which way the economy is going. There's just something very satisfying in getting a regular paycheck and Philly Jobs may be able to help you with that.

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