CBS MarketWatch:
Whether you've been eager to switch employers for some time, or are just starting to think about landing a new job, the economy may be on your side in 2004.
A hiring boom could begin as early as the first quarter as U.S. companies budget for staff expansion in the new year. Renewed hiring already is under way and should accelerate as the year progresses, labor market experts said.
Jobs likely will flow to the hard-hit travel, trade and financial sectors from construction and housing, which have been going gangbusters on low interest rates and tax cuts, said Joel Prakken, chairman of Macroeconomic Advisers, a consulting firm in St. Louis.
Tips for Getting Back into The Swing
1. Regroup and reassess.
2. Step up your networking.
3. Revamp your resume by writing in detail about the value you add in particular areas.
4. Rehearse your story verbally.
5. Retool and upgrade your skills.
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