You need a new job. Whether you are job searching or trying to improve your job skills, Bad Economy Jobs will help you. We are in this recession together and any job searching tips can make the difference in employment. Read about the recession proof jobs, best jobs in a bad economy, online schooling, stimulus jobs and how to advertise your resume.
What Jobs Are You Seeking?
job title, keywords
Where Do You Want To Work?
city, state, zip
Job Listings by job search

Bad Economy Jobs

Start a Blog Resume

Comments Off

resume-blogThere’s no better way to supplement your existing resume than to start a blog. The internet is an excellent resource to advertise your name. Instead of posting a single email address, you can also include a webpage address in your resume.

Benefits In Having A Blog

  • Add on information that will help the interviewer get a better sense of your character.
  • Include your previous projects from past work.
  • If you helped out in the community, post some pictures.
  • Anything that raises your good moral side will be beneficial.
  • You can write a beautiful story instead of the single lines on a resume.
  • Someone might stumble upon your page and offer you a job based on the qualifications you display.

Here are some topics to write about and get you started.

  • Your interests
  • Personal goals
  • Reflecting on prior experiences in the workforce

Keep it Professional

  • No one employing you, needs to read about how much food you ate. (unless it’s related to your work)
  • Do not, under any circumstances, insult your previous employers on the blog. The writings on the blog should be positive and explain how you’ve grown from prior experiences. You may need them for references in the future.

More importantly, have fun and be creative. By doing so, the blog won’t feel like work but rather something you enjoy doing. A place where you can reflect on your thoughts.

120x90-a

Get started by going to Dreamhost for some blogging space.

Government Job Opportunities At FEMA

Comments Off

Even with the uncertainty around us, we know there will be more natural disasters in the future. FEMA job opportunities should be plentiful. There is a growing need for disaster relief. With more government money going into jobs, this field should not be overlooked. Let’s find out some of FEMA’s work opportunities and FEMA gov job duties.

There are people directly involved with insurance claims, repairing the lives of families and food & equipment supplies distribution. In an emergency situation giving out food, shelter and first aid are the most important things.

FEMA Security Guards

Since security is a big problem after a natural disaster, police officers, security guards, inspectors and bodyguards are in demand as well. Security guards are responsible for maintaining the order and making sure there is not any destruction of property and looting of public and private goods. In a natural disaster there is enough chaos to go around. With extra eyes, proper aid can be handed out to those with need. Security guards for FEMA will monitor these handout lines of food and make sure they get delivered.

FEMA Rescuers

Also in demand are search and rescue technician workers that find injured or trapped victims in collapsed buildings and homes.

FEMA relief workers have in their job descriptions, the ability to communicate with the public while being able to maintain and control the dangerous situations. This is not an easy job when people are panicking and wondering where and when the relief is coming.

There are job openings in FEMA call centers where information gets routed and answers the concerns of those in need.

With all the injured and malnourished individuals that are discovered, there is also a large demand for doctors, nurses and those able to set up emergency stations quickly.

The positions requiring more education is civil and construction engineers, surveyors, building inspectors and estimators. Engineers help with rebuilding the area’s infrastructure and making sure water and energy demands will be fully met. Stability of buildings that survived the disasters cannot be overlooked. FEMA building inspectors check if homes and buildings can be safely accessed by people before they are returned to their owners.

With the oil spill in the Gulf, expect FEMA to get involved and have FEMA oil jobs available for those who want to help with the cleanup of the beach and animals.

FEMA Job Opportunity
FEMA JobsFEMA Job Opportunities

Good luck on your FEMA jobs opening search and make sure to write that resume specifically for FEMA.

Growth of Internet Advertising

According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, U.S. online ad spending grew about 25 percent through the first three quarters of last year, compared with the same period in 2006. Growth is steady in terms of dollars, though the growth rate is slowing as the size of the pie gets larger.

And there’s room for a lot more growth, analysts say, considering that by most accounts, the Internet accounts for less than 10 percent of all U.S. ad spending but more than 20 percent of the time Americans spend consuming media.

What does this growth mean to you?

It means online marketing has a huge potential for making money. More demand and less supply mean more opportunities. Your previous job occupation or experience does not matter. The job opportunities are in, helping local companies bring their products to the online world. The more experienced you are with online marketing, the sooner you can get a piece of this growth.

The best thing about online marketing is the fact that you can do this at the comfort of your own home. This saves on transportation costs and a car maintenance. However, there will be travel because you have to find your local business contacts. The more businesses you contact, the more your list of clients will grow.

I don’t need experience for this job?

You don’t need any experience because everything is very basic to start. All the information is freely distributed online. Well, you might be thinking, “if this is so easy why isn’t everyone doing it?” That’s because not everyone is committed to doing it. Most start for a day or maybe a week and then give up. If you started a business for one week and didn’t see any customers, would you give up? The key is dedication and constant marketing.

Is this better than starting a store business?

Absolutely! There should be no discussion about this because it’s so simple. You don’t need to rent any office space, which means, no pricey overhead fees. Another thing to consider is targeted marketing. The internet allows for a larger market and more precise marketing. With a store, you need to send out flyers, advertise in newspapers or take out a radio or TV advertisement. And you still don’t know who will see or hear it. This means more money out of your pocket.

By the way, that article was dated February 2008 and lots of others have gotten started. When a field is in huge demand and has lots of growth, you have to get in before it’s saturated. Why do you think Google is so rich? It’s because of online marketing.