Gas Prices Affecting Job Search
There is a new factor for entry level job seekers to consider when looking for a job. Well, in case you are unaware, this factor is gas prices. According to one staffing service, hiring agencies and recruiters should take notice, as job seekers are becoming more concerned about the distance they travel to get to work due to increased gas prices.
The gas factor could cause entry level job seekers and others not to take certain jobs they might be qualified for. I believe I heard one of our presidential candidate's say he talked to someone who said that gas is so expensive that it's hard to go out and look for a job. Hiring agencies and recruiters must realize that the travel distance to work is more important now than before for job seekers. One option for employers to hire more people might be freelance job opportunities.
In the meantime, if you're facing this dilemma, stay positive in your job search; you never know, the job you're looking for could be right around the corner, literally.
Source: http://www.thecareernews.com/newsletter.php?news=950
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