Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Job search tips for a jobless recovery

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With the economy headed toward what many believe will be a jobless recovery, the hunt is on for industries where pockets of job growth are a real possibility. Predictions say that when the recovery comes, early job growth will be in health care, education, government, and green business. Here's how to get ready today for the jobs of tomorrow.

Forget the advice you've been given so far, and cast a wide net. Many job seekers are advised, and wisely so, to narrow their job search whenever possible based on their preferences and career goals. But in a tight economy, it may help to broaden your scope. Consider a greater number of companies, industries, or geographic locations if your current list is not yet yielding opportunities.

Be prepared to move. When the recovery comes, it's likely to impact some places earlier than others. According to a report by MSNBC and Moody's Economy.com (MCO), job growth will return first to Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State, starting in the fourth quarter, as pent-up demand for new technology spur the local economies. And in the second quarter of 2010 a second wave of job growth is expected in Alabama, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

- Abridged: Business Week