Poll: Finding a Job Is Tough, Networking Is Key

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB)

October 26, 2009 - Even in the best of times, finding a new job is a

challenge. So it is no surprise that 42% of people polled think it

would be "very difficult" to find a new job in today's tough economy,

according to a survey of more than 2,500 individuals on LinkedIn by

Right Management. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the global leader in employment services.

Forty-three percent of those responding believe getting a new job would

be "somewhat difficult," and 14% would consider it "somewhat" or "very

easy."

Men and women have nearly identical opinions on job hunting prospects,

while respondents whose job function is in business development or

sales are more upbeat than those in finance. The older the respondent,

the more likely the individual is to consider the job search difficult, which may be explained in part by their typically higher salary levels.

"Losing a job is one of the top most stressful life events," said Tony

Santora, Executive Vice President for Global Solutions at Right

Management. "The job search process can be an anxiety-filled

experience, even in a healthy economy. So stress typically comes with

the territory."

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