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Job Searching? Here’s Where to Start

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently shared some scary numbers: Unemployment is at 9.5%. Underemployment is at 16.5%. It takes, on average, 35 weeks to find a job — and 45% of the unemployed have been out of work for more than six months. With rates like these, it’s hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. My column this week on wowowow.com, like my recent Today Show segment, will hopefully be just that. From geographic regions that are hiring to the specific sectors that are showing growth, I broke down where to look for jobs — and how to set yourself apart from the competition when you’re applying.

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