Check out 1982

OK for all of you caught in the slow economy, there were some worse times in the 70's and early eighties. Imagine unemployment of 11% and interest rates of 21%. That makes what we are in right now a bit pale in comparison. You can imagine the way people must have felt that were looking for work then or trying to get a mortgage. What is hard is to think that it will turn around when you are in the depths of it. So my advice is if you are employed maybe wait out the career changes for later and if you are looking for work never give up, since the turnaround will be one company at a time and maybe the one you trying for will be the one hiring. I also find it is good to talk to as many associates as possible so you can understand that slow times are not directed at you but more endemic. You may also find just the right call lands you the right connection. I often call my alumni and ask if they know of anyone that maybe be hiring and approach the alum by asking their opinion on where to look for work. Chances are they do not have jobs to give you but may know of some other companies to try.