Yes the job market is tight and yes, it is competitive. There are 3 things job seekers should do to make sure they're getting the right exposure.
Look through job listings
It goes without saying be persistent in answering job listings that match your background
Post a resume
Given the tight job market, some employers aren't able to handle overwhelming responses and would rather search through resumes to find qualified candidates.
Get in touch with local unemployment offices
With the current state of the economy, highly desireable employers are looking to government unemployment offices for recruiting resources; to keep costs down and to take advantage of incentives.
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