People normally – if the are unemployed for a long period of time because of a shift in industry demand– either are no longer looking in the exact industry they hold experience in or are seeking work in a industry that has dried up for now.

That is why – you should always be very careful, or try to prepare the best you can before changes occur (if at all possible – most people do not have control over such timing).

As you probably know already, or are now discovering, changing industries is quite difficult to do, and sometimes can be unrealistic without first volunteering and gaining significant additional experience in the area you are trying to enter.

Generally speaking, in times when the economy is just recovering, it is a very bad time to switch industries. This is normally a sure fire way to not find work, unless you are a talented networker with an exceptional background.

Conversely, when unemployment is at it lowest, employers are the most open to considering candidates with experience outside of their industry. Use this information to help you navigate when to make a change.

You may wish to first volunteer or get a part time job in the industry or area you wish to switch into first to order to make the change more feasible.

We here at Scion Staffing are very concerned about individuals being affected by layoffs, and industry shifts. For more information on this subject please see the following helpful article on the subject and also seek help from a professional recruiter and employment coach:

http://www.career-line.com/job-search/how-to-switch-industries-when-your-industry-collapses/

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