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Conducting a job search while the economy is suffering can be difficult. With unemployment on the rise, competition for available positions is much higher than it usually would be. Add to that the fact that there are fewer jobs to be had and you have a troubled employment market. Despite this, following a few simple rules will make it much easier to find work.

For starters, don’t shoot your job search in the foot by only using the web. Now that there are so many websites devoted towards finding a new job, many people forget that not employers post their staff vacancies online. In fact, a large number of positions never even get announced. Because of this, it is important to call businesses and ask if they are hiring. Another smart thing to do is to ask those you know to see if they know anyone who is looking for workers. Many employers prefer to hire someone who is known by another member of their staff, which means you can get a reference from the same person you found about the job from.

Before sending in a resume, make sure to double check and edit it. With competition so high, many employers are looking for a reason to thin out the overwhelming stack of resumes they are receiving. Typos and misspelled words often cause hiring managers to trash someone’s application. Also make sure that all of your information is correct. Some people make the mistake of fudging their past salaries and other information that can look like lying if a background check is preformed, which will automatically cause them to be passed up.

Another common mistake that people make is that they stop looking for a job while they wait to find out if they got a positions they interviewed for. Until you are actually offered a job there is no reason to quit looking. This helps to make sure that, if you don’t get the position, you haven’t missed any other opportunities. It also ensures that if a better offer is made that you are free to take it.

Aside from these things, common sense, etiquette and perseverance are what it takes to find work when employers are hiring fewer people. Remember, those who are flexible as to when they can work and are willing to relocate also tend to spend less time looking for a new job than those who are opposed to bending a little.

Anyone can conduct a background check(Click here), but the quality of the reports yielded differ. For example, one firm handling an investigation will find things that another might now. Because of this, it is extremely important to either chose a reputable company to handle the background checks or, if the matter is to be handle internally, a compete employee.

When having a HR employee handle the company’s background check needs, one of the most important things that can be do is to make sure that each applicant gives all of their information. Although this may seem like a small thing, it can make a world of difference. For example, if the candidate forgets to include their social security number, getting an accurate report may be impossible. Even the name of a college attended can make a difference.

Another thing that can drastically change is getting, either through the applicant or through a private firm, a history of all of the places they have lived. This will make it much easier to know which counties will have an individual’s criminal records or driving histories.

Whenever possible, HR departments should consider looking into the criminal records around the area where an applicant has worked before, even if it is in a different county. Many individual’s spend a lot of time at or around their jobs, so if a complaint was filled and the person commuted, then the records may be in an area they never actually lived.

Whenever possible, HR departments should consider looking into the criminal records around the area where an applicant has worked before, even if it is in a different county. Many individual’s spend a lot of time at or around their jobs, so if a complaint was filled and the person commuted, then the records may be in an area they never actually lived.Whether an HR worker should handle background checks or a private firm is hired depends on the size of the company, the depth of the investigation needed and the budget at hand. Either way, any business can easily make sure that they are free from liability and protect their other workers by making sure they hire trustworthy people.

According to the most recent statistics from the state Labor Department, over the last year employers have done away with 16,400 financial activities jobs in New York City. During the course of November alone total employment in this industry fell by 2,400 positions. This means that the sector currently provides work for 454,900 area’s residents.

With many banks struggling and the real success of the bail out still unknown, it is no surprise that employers in securities and investment-banking did away with 17,100 during the last 12 months. According to the Labor Department, 1,400 of these New York City jobs were cut during the November, which brought total employment down to 170,100.

During the same month, the city’s unemployment increased from 5.7 percent to 6.3 percent, which meant that November had the highest jobless rate that New York has experienced since February of 2005. As of a year ago, only 5.1 percent of the state’s residents who were actively seeking work were unable to secure employment. Nationally the unemployment rose to 6.7 percent.

According to Bloomberg.com, James Brown of the state’s Labor Department said that the economic recession could be seen in the fact that this is the city’s first year-to-year “negative growth rate” since 2004.

“Historically, November has been the best month of private- sector job creation, with a 10-year average gain of 26,000,” said Brown. “This was the first loss for leisure and hospitality since the current data series began in 1990.”

Other industries that saw a decline in employment during November included the leisure and hospitality sector, which did away with approximately 1,000 jobs. This may truly show how bad the troublesome economy is bothering employers in the area, because many businesses hire new staff members during this time in order to help with holiday visitors.

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri joined members of the local banking community, the Small Business Administration and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation at a press conference to unveil the details of the Governor’s Small Business Stimulus Package to help boost Rhode Island jobs.

The six point package included an infusion of capital into the State’s Small Business Loan Fund (SBLF), a state-backed loan guarantee program to encourage lending to small business, and a pledge from the local banking community to invest more than $165,000,000 into small and mid-sized Rhode Island businesses over the next two years, and an additional pledge of $5,000,000 in gap financing from the Business Development Company of Rhode Island.

The Small Business Stimulus Package is the result of meetings Governor Carcieri initiated with small business owners, the Small Business Administration, the lending community, and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

“Small and mid-sized businesses in Rhode Island are the foundation of our economy,” said Governor Carcieri. “Our small business community represents 90 percent of the businesses in Rhode Island, and employs 25 percent of our workforce. The economic downturn, especially the tightening credit market, has made it difficult for our small businesses to access the capital they need to keep Rhode Islanders working. My small business stimulus package seeks to leverage the talent and support of our local banking community to get credit flowing to businesses so they can retain and create jobs in every community across our state.”

“Getting capital into the marketplace and helping strong companies grow is one of the most important things we can do to turn the tide and get Rhode Islanders back to work,” continued Governor Carcieri. “We know the need is urgent and we are prepared to work aggressively to put the stimulus package plan into action and get this new capital flowing into the marketplace.”

“Access to capital is the lifeline of small business and the steps that are being taken today will provide an additional mechanism needed to prime our economic engine,” said Mark S. Hayward, Rhode Island SBA District Director. “The added guarantee from the State of Rhode Island will enhance the likelihood that our participating lenders will provide much needed short and long term credit to the small business community. I commend Governor Carcieri for reintroducing the SBA Guarantee Fee Tax Credit and applaud him, RIEDC and our lenders for showing leadership that will help us forge ahead during these difficult economic times.”

Connecticut jobs continue to diminish, as unemployment claims for the two-week period ending November 29 averaged 58,258, up 4,478 or 8.3 percent from the previous period, State Labor Commissioner Patricia H. Mayfield has reported.

Compared with the same period a year ago – when the number of claims statewide totaled 39,392 – unemployment claims are up by 18,866. This is a 47.9 percent increase.

Regular state initial (first-time) filings increased to 5,882 from the prior two-week level of 4,880. Continued claims increased to 52,376 from 48,900. Included in these figures were 2,012 temporary filings. Regular benefits expired for 967 claimants.

Under the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008, initial filings decreased to 844 from the prior two-week level of 895. Continued claims decreased to 10,376 from 10,532.

The insured unemployment rate, defined as continued claims filed during the most recent 13-week period under state regular program, was 2.8 percent. That is the same as two week ago and up from 2.0 percent one year ago.

Claims activity was up in all of the fourteen Connecticut Department of Labor offices throughout the state.

Although the national economy has many worried, jobs in Virginia continued to grow. Between October of 2007 and 2008, employers in the Hampton Roads metro area caused the number of jobs in the city to increase by 1.8 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This caused the metro to be rated as the 4th major city area as far as job growth goes in the nation. The top three regions were all in Texas (San Antonio, Houston and Austin).

During the month of October, only 4.4 percent of those who are able to work in the state could not find a job, said the Bureau. This marks only a small increase of 0.1 percent from the previous months 4.3 percent unemployment rate. Nationally, 6.5 percent of American’s were with out work during October.

Over the course of the last 12 months, employers in the educational and healthcare services industry have increased the number of jobs they provide by 2.6 percent. Throughout the nation, this sector has been responsible for the creation of many jobs. Due to the fact that many of the services it provides are necessary to life, this sector industry has proven itself to be fairly recession proof.

Other industries that have seen an increase in jobs in Virginia includes the professional and businesses services sector, the government sector and the catch-all category of ‘other services’.

The industry in Virginia that has been responsible for the larges percent of job losses in the last year is construction. Employers in this sector have decreased the number of positions they provide by 2.8 percent. This mirrors countrywide statistics. With the housing market struggling, fewer new homes are being built, which drastically effects the number of jobs the industry can provide.

Manufacturing, trade, transportation and utilities, information, financial activities and leisure and hospitality employers all cut the number of jobs they provide in Virginia during the course of the last 12 months ending in October.

Hilton Hotels Corporation announced that its newest Hilton brand property, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, has officially opened its doors for business – bringing with it more than 800 local jobs. The 30-story, 1,190 room hotel is situated on nearly 13 acres of seaside land owned by the Port of San Diego, and was designed by Portman and Associates. Its interior boasts 165,000 square feet of meeting and event space, signature restaurants, a 7,300 square-foot health club and spa, a 2,400-square-foot business center and San Diego’s first saltwater hotel swimming pool. Its position adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center and a short walk to downtown’s famed Gaslamp Quarter is ideal for business and leisure travelers alike.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront is owned by One Park Boulevard, LLC, a joint venture partnership between Hilton Hotels Corporation and ING Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment advisory firm, and operated by Hilton Management LLC.

“The Hilton Bayfront combines a dynamic waterfront location with San Diego’s coastal lifestyle to create a casually sophisticated vibe that will have wide appeal to both guests and locals,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Hilton Brand Management, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “With its picturesque location, beautiful public spaces, unique restaurants and bars and upscale guest accommodations, this property represents Hilton brand’s mission to provide an exceptional guest experience.”

The hotel’s architecture blends San Diego’s seaside influence with its contemporary flair for style and innovation. Its approximately 500,000 square foot glass façade, in addition to the use of light hues, clean lines and airy spaces, create an atmosphere that is both comfortable and engaging. Additionally, nearly $2 million of art was commissioned to produce inspiring public spaces.

J. Peter Lynn, Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel’s general manager, is a 26-year veteran who most recently served as general manager of the historic Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, where he oversaw the $170 million renovation of the 135-year-old landmark institution.

“From its design that embraces the water, to dining options and other amenities, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront was inspired by all that is great about San Diego,” said Lynn. “You’ll know you’re in San Diego from the moment you arrive at the hotel - and I’m thrilled to be involved in such an important project and San Diego’s premier business and leisure hotel.”

Rhode Island’s high unemployment rate in October of 9.3 percent is an indicator that the recession has been particularly difficult on the state. Jobs in Rhode Island have been suffering as a result. During the course of the month employers did away with around 2,400 positions were cut.

Economists at the New England Economic Partnership expect that the state’s job market will get worse before it gets better. These professionals expect that Rhode Island will lose around 12,000 jobs during 2009 and approximately 3,000 in 2010 as the recession nears its end. As of 2007, 493,000 residents held jobs in the state, but this figure will likely drop to 469,300 before the end of the next year.

The same experts believe that jobs in Rhode Island will be struggle most in manufacturing, trade, transportation and utilities, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, financial services and construction.

The Partnership’s economist believe that unemployment will rise to 9.5 percent in 2009. By 2010 it will top out somewhere around 10.2 percent. Sadly, they do not expect the jobless rate to drop below 8 percent until sometime after 2012, showing that this recession will take sometime to recover from.

One of the state’s problems comes from the fact that it is a has created an environment that is somewhat unfriendly toward business, according to the Providence Journal. While many areas are cutting taxes and creating incentive programs to entice employers to their states, Rhode Island continues to have high taxes.

Currently, cities and states are competing to draw in new businesses. Since Rhode Island’s government has yet to create their own version of an incentive package they have been unable to keep up. If this is not remedied soon, then large employers in the state may soon be draw away to other markets, which will only cause more jobs to be lost and unemployment to rise even higher.