In the recent past, a number of people have been asking how they might find work – students, college workers, acquaintances. This experience must be happening across the UK.

What do people think ? Is there a top 5 method

1) Consider working for yourself. This strikes me as the easiest way to find work. If one side of your brain can persuade the other, and you can sell the idea to your partner, it will be the most rewarding move you ever make. If you do go this way, make sure to find others to help you and guide you.

There is a great business club here for example

2) The link above extols the virtues of networking and cold-calling. Joining local networks, professional networks and sectoral networks is one way of finding work. However, if you have already lost your job, this is starting late.

3) Read the newspapers, follow the internet and join in on threads and discussions. This may get you noticed and through a door.

4) Re-train in an area that is going to grow. In 20 years time there will be many more people working in care, in green jobs, in climate change reversal, in looking after the elderly and with the internet. These are almost guaranteed bets. There will be less white-collar professional jobs as more and more goes to the BRIC countries.

5) Ask for help – do not be afraid or too proud.

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