Had Enough of This Economic Crisis Yet?

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  ariday82

  12/10/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Had Enough of This Economic Crisis Yet?

  I've certainly had enough! I graduated with a Master's degree in Industrial Organizational Pshychology, and I haven't been able to find a job yet. The worst part is (although it makes me feel better, somehow) that almost half of my ex-classmates haven't been able to find a job either! And some those who did find a job are in sales... door to door... with a Master's! I am really tired of this!

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  vrsarti

  12/10/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Had Enough of This Economic Crisis Yet?

  The Great Depression created a record number of millionaires...this economic crisis will create millionaires too...and not just the CEO's who are over paid and under perform.
  
  These are different times and in order to succeed people must act, think, and perform differently.
  
  Did you know that you can cut your job search time by 30% by properly using LinkedIn? You can cut sales cycle time by 30% if you use LinkedIn and apply the same techniques.
  
  It is all about getting the right introductions. If you know how to do that, there is no economic crisis.
  
  To Steve's point, there is no sense in watching the train wreck on Wall Street, Main Street and Side Streets. Watch that stuff and impacts your ability to get things done because it seems like the world is falling apart.
  
  If you are looking for a job, learn some new search techniques and use the right social networking program because it is all about introductions. Sites like Monster and Careerbuilder will give you something to do but won't be effective in helping you find a job. You have to networld and do it right.
  Watching the news won't help you network.
  
  If you are in sales, keep your activity level high and be sure to get motive. Anyone can sell in a good economy. A high tide raises all boats. But in this Crisis Economy, if you are a sales person, you have to do a better job of identifying, developing, and then solving a problem. If you watch the train wreck you'll just feel bad and your activity and results won't improve.
  
  The challenge is in the economy. The solution is in your head and your ability to learn and use the right tools.

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  Bob Wileman

  12/11/08 | Report as spam

  RE: Had Enough of This Economic Crisis Yet?

  Stop watching bad news
  Get fit by running to cut gym bills
  Walk or cycle to save petrol
  Plan everything carefully to save spending
  Spend more time warming up contacts
  Find out where people/companies are spending/wasting money
  Lawyers seem to be doing OK.

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  AbigailR

  03/28/09 | Report as spam

  RE: Had Enough of This Economic Crisis Yet?

  Economic crisis has created lots of problems. More people today become unemployed because of the massive layoff done by companies. Tough times usually mean people cut down on discretionary spending, and certain businesses like Blockbuster are feeling the pinch. Blockbuster is looking into short term loans or a possible buyout to make up for the $360 million they lost this year, as Netflix and other mail order rentals are becoming more popular. Ticketmaster, one of the largest ticket retailers, has also been taking hits as they saw a $1 billion drop in revenue. Theaters, oddly enough, haven't suffered as much as one would think, but discretionary spending from families was one of the first things to go during the recession. Naturally a firm like Blockbuster would be amongst the first to miss out.