Conducting a job search can be a difficult thing right now, given the current condition of the economy. With the national unemployment rate on the rise, and several state’s experiencing a jobless percentage over 10 percent, competition for many positions is high at the moment. Knowing this several recruiters and HR executives have come together to create Project- No More Layoffs.
According to a recent press release, this collaboration has been designed to offer career consultations, resume writing strategies, prep and job search training. The latter includes advanced tips for the searching the Internet for work.
“Simply put, this is an organization of people helping other people find jobs,” said Project- No More Layoffs CEO Zena Contreras in a recent press release. “All of our executives have risen from the ranks to succeed in today’s tough economic times. From homelessness to struggling to keep our jobs, we can truly offer real-life examples and insider tips to ensure that you succeed where others have failed.”
Through Project – No More Layoffs job seekers will be able to view webinars, teleconferences and participate in workshops so that they will able to get the best of available jobs. The HR executives and recruiters that have come together to create the project plan to provide would-be workers with what they consider to be “insider secrets”, job search techniques, advice on how to get their feet in the door, and information on how to find those easily missed positions listed on the web.
“Typically, people pay hundreds of dollars for this type of job training, but with our exclusive webinars, participants will learn the do’s and don’t of today’s job search market without breaking the bank,” Contreras said.
Those in charge of the Project have also partnered up with several community agencies in hopes of being able to give back altruistically. Some of the charities that proceeds from the Project will go to include StandUp For Kids and United Food Bank.
“In order to really help our communities succeed we will be donating a portion of all proceeds to local charities,” concluded Contreras in the release. “Not only must w ensure that people keep their jobs, but it is also important that the local economy prosper as well. During these trying times, local charities are really feeling the brunt of economic hardship and need help just like the rest of us.”
Thos interested in utilizing the Project’s services can find out more about it on their webpage: www.project-nomorelayoffs.com