People are talking about the weather--and its effect on the current employment situation. In recent weeks, winter storms have hit large portions of the country, stalling many workers and job seekers. Predictably, hiring in construction and transportation is especially bleak right now. This is part of the reason that, although the unemployment rate has dropped to an encouraging 9.0 percent, many experts and analysts are calling today's BLS jobs report "disappointing."
Nonetheless, warmer weather and brighter days are ahead, say most employment-market watchers. So if you're snowed in this weekend (or even if you're not), take a moment to review some of our favorite career-advice articles from this week:
5. It's, unfortunately, an increasingly common problem--a resume with noticeable gaps in employment. Career expert Liz Ryan has some tips on dealing with gaps, in "5 Workarounds for a Spotty Work History."
4. You're likely familiar with this catch-22: You need experience to get a job, but you need the job to gain experience. What to do? Get tips, in "Gaining Needed Work Experience."
3. Hate networking? Read this: "How to Never Have to Network Again."
2. Whether you're crafting your resume or working on an interoffice memo, writing skills can truly make or break a career. Get tips, in "Improve Your Writing Skills."
1. Eight experts offer advice on what actions to take when you're pink-slipped, in "Laid Off or Fired? You're Not Alone."
Have ideas for articles you'd like to see? Have a question about your job search? Let us know in the Comments section--and don't forget to nominate Monster.com as your favorite job site in the About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
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