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(PRWEB) February 21, 2012

The new Ministry of Labour continues to encourage optimism, with the unemployment rate falls to 8.3 in the report in January 2012. The unemployment rate for older workers (55 +) fell for the third consecutive month to 5.9%. However, the amount of time that remain unemployed increased? Of 52.2 weeks to 56.1? While the average duration of unemployment, overall, increased from 40.8 to 40.1 weeks. These statistics illustrate the challenges faced by older workers find? Or change? Jobs, says founder Create your career path Hallie Crawford. We recommend that older workers to keep their skills sharp and broad, in order to remain competitive and relevant.

“In a recent lecture I gave, one participant likened this process? sharpen your saw? and that? really apt analogy SA, ‘said Crawford.? It?’ easier for older workers to become complacent in their positions and I think I learned everything there is to know about an area. This causes them to lose their advantage? leave them? career has seen him? dull.

Crawford points to technology as an area where workers often become out-of-date, without realizing it. ? Someone may have taken a job 20 years ago, before the advent of Twitter, Google Chat and other digital media. They? Re management, and their youngest assistant to manage the communication, so don? T use these vehicles? he said. ? Then, their company is downsizing and work is going, or the spouse has another job and want to move with them. Begin applying for jobs like this and have found that potential employers expect them to use digital media with skill.?

Crawford said that the enlargement of it? s ability to? once again, especially if this effort includes new trends and technologies? is also important for older workers. ? You assume? ‘A new graphic designer and have always manipulated the media. Take the initiative to learn at least the fundamentals of the development of digital media including web design,? Crawford said.

? This not only makes it more marketable, but will also benefit from a wide range of positions. And, if you are already working in an office, expanding your skill level might prevent them from being exploited for the next round of layoffs.?

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Create your career

Since 2002 Create your own career path and their team of certified professional coaches have helped job seekers in the country to identify their ideal career path, navigate career transition and achieve their career goals. New mid-career graduates have used our career coaches to find their dream job. Create your career has been founded by certified career coach, speaker and author Hallie Crawford. Crawford was a member of the board of the Georgia coach, and is regularly presented as a career expert on CNN, Fox Business News, the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo HotJobs and Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Article by Ramon Greenwood

References can make or break your job search

Career Coaching

The references are assets in gold as you travel on your career path. Feeding them with great care.

They can be personal or professional. The more personal you can talk to your stability and character. In professional terms, references should address the qualifications to handle the job. A combination of both types is the first prize.

There are six career advice to help you make that your active reference to your advantage in your job search.

1. Never assume that the reference will be positive. Obtain approval of all, regardless of the solid, one might think that the relationship is, so that the person referred to may be ready to talk with you from first hand knowledge. The last thing we want is a reference to be taken aback. This contact is best achieved with a face to face.

2. Set the reference potential at the speed of your employment status. Detailed history of your career. Explain why you are looking for a new position. Explain your career goals.

3. Describe in detail the work you are looking for. Ask for advice, career, and all traces of job opportunities. Never forget, everyone likes to ask for advice.

4. After obtaining the guarantee of a positive reference, send them a copy of your resume and cover letter. Ask for their comments. This is a good way to involve them in your search.

5. Keep the references involved in your job search. Request to alert you when they receive calls from potential employers. Get their opinions on the level of interest in the application of the investigators and the state of research.

6. Monitoring is an extremely important process. It ‘easy to get caught by the excitement and challenges of a new job if you forget to thank those who provided references. This is a big mistake. Send “thank you” notes for their agreement to serve as a reference. Keep them posted on the progress of the job search. After obtaining employment, retain references published on the progress you make on your career path.

Do not burn bridges. Remember that you may need these references in the future.