Andrew Rondeau

Andrew is the owner of this website and has been a Leader, Manager, Coach and Consultant for the last twenty-five years.

Fifty Job Seekers For Every Vacancy

By Andrew Rondeau
Published 01/22/2009

Here in the UK, job seekers are facing major competition for vacancies from as many as 50 other applicants, market research recently revealed.

The number of unfilled vacancies has fallen by 58% over the past 4 years, as well.

And on top of all that, the number of people without jobs is growing by 100,000 per month.

The worst economy since 1946

The next 12 months will see the UK economy suffer its largest contraction since 1946 and predicts unemployment will soar to 3.4 million by 2011.

The job queues are getting longer

These figures show the very real challenge of unemployment across the UK today.

And it’s not just the UK. Many other countries across the world are experiencing the same turmoil.

Redundancy...

Of course, there will be some individuals who will welcome the redundancy (getting resonable payouts) but they will be few. The vast majority will not.

And many will not get much support form the companies that are now letting them go.

It may be the first time they have had to write their own resume or go for an interview or, maybe, even start their own business.

They will feel alone, scared and wondering what to do first.

There is an abundance of free information to help you through the torrid times right here on the internet, from your local library or from numerous employment agencies.

What will you do?

You have many options open to you but you must take action.

Go to your local library and take out a book to help you write your resume.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being without a job, don’t waste time. Spend your next morning or afternoon researching the job market, writing your resume or joining a few employment agencies.