Tips for Getting a New Job in this Economy

With Unemployment Rates Falling, People are Still Afraid to Leave their Jobs

According to a new survey, only 47% of Americans are completely satisfied with their current careers. During these economically tough times, many people who are unhappy with their jobs are choosing to remain due to uncertainty in the market place. Even with unemployment rates falling, many are still afraid to lose their security and don’t want to take the risk of venturing out into the job marketplace in search of a new career.

Unfortunately, even those people who will switch careers in 2011 will find that they are still unhappy in the new role. Most people who change jobs end up with a job description that is similar to what they previously held. This type of change only works if the problem is extrinsic – a bad boss or long commute. However, for many people the problem is that they are simply in the wrong job for themselves. No matter how great the company is or how bad the job market is, if someone is in the wrong line of work, they will become increasingly dissatisfied and that dissatisfaction will spill over into other aspects of their lives.

The problem is that many people have either fallen in their current careers or made a choice based on incomplete information. “Too many people spend more time choosing their wardrobe than choosing their career,” according to Sierra Modro, author of The Right Ladder. “We need to take the time to understand our passions and interests to be able to choose the perfect career.” Using Modro’s proven L.E.A.P. system, people can Learn, Envision, Act, and Possess the perfect career. By taking the time to determine the best path, career-switchers will be able to permanently improve their work life.