NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2007

Find Your Perfect Job In '07

The Start Of Year Is The Best Time To Look For New Career Opportunities

By Caitlin A. Johnson
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    Many New Year's resolutions focus on landing a better job. Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine shares tips for finding a better job with Tracy Smith.

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(CBS)  According to Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, a survey found that 75 percent of American workers plan to look for a new job this year. Now, she said, is the time to start the hunt.

"The opportunities pop up all year long being but, yes, the heaviest hiring generally takes place at the beginning of the year," she told The Early Show correspondent Tracy Smith. "They fire at the end of the year and hire for new."

She said now is a good time to start looking because even though job growth is slowing due contraction in the housing and auto sectors, it has been offset by some growth in the service industry.

"We're expecting 1.3 million jobs to be created this year," she said. "CareerBuilder found 40 percent of employers will be hiring full-time employees this year. It's not a bad time, it's not great, it's OK. "

Gibbons offered some tips to find a job that suits you.

  • Do what you like: Gibbons said that people spend half their lives in the workplace and that they should be happy and fulfilled with their career.

  • Prioritize your options: "Write down five to 10 things important to you in a job, a career," Gibbons said. "Take a look at your goals, dreams and put together a plan to reach those goals. You're more inclined to get there if you have a plan in place."

  • Make that resume stand out: "Employers only spend 10 seconds looking at your resume," Gibbons said. "On average for 245 resumes, they only interview one person for every 245 resumes. It's competitive." Gibbons said keep the resume short and to the point and focus on your measurable accomplishments. Highlight skills and experiences that are relevant.

  • Network: Look online for opportunities, but also hand out resumes to your friends and acquaintances.

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    by wprader January 5, 2007 6:23 PM EST
    In December links were given for the Work From Home programs and I'm unable to find them - If you have them would you mind emailing me the companies name or links, my computer crashed and I just got back online.

    Thank You
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    by wny14127 January 2, 2007 10:27 PM EST
    Hey fascistusa-

    Are you ranting because you don't have a job or a network or a resume or can't find something to do that you like, except b*tch like a whiny wimp?

    This country can hardly be called fascist when it has plenty of opportunity for all, but you have to get off your a** and work for it. It's not going to find you.

    Finally, if it's so bad here for you and your views, why not leave? You can move to Europe where your liberties will be lessened and the job prospects minimized.

    Reply to this comment
    by fascistusa January 2, 2007 6:42 PM EST
    YAY!

    Lots of opportunity in Fascist America.

    Get a degree. Light it on fire or eat it. That's all it's good for.

    Apply for jobs. Waste gas AND time.

    Keep the Fascist American Slave State for the RICH running!!!
    Reply to this comment
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