Unemployment rate increases

It was announced this morning that the nation’s unemployment rate has reached 9.8 percent, the highest since 1983. [Read more]

At the local level, these staggering statistics leave little hope for college graduates in search of a job. Audio story to come soon. Still figuring out website logistics.

If you are job-less, try these tips:

• Network, network, network! Free social networking career sites, like LinkedIn, may be helpful.
• Twitter is not just for tweets! You can follow job listings and updates. Use your Twitter account to market yourself.
• Sell some of your stuff for extra cash until you find a job. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are good local sites that do not charge to list items.
• Apply for everything! Broaden your field searches and apply for things that might deviate slightly from your ideal position.
• Be sure to keep checking back here to find ways to save money while your funds are tight