10 Ways to Combat Oregon Unemployment – What You and Your Government Can Do For You
From 8.80 percent last year, the Oregon unemployment rate of 8.0 percent (April 2013) had been the state’s lowest for the past 4 years. This has been good news for every citizen of Oregon since the trend of unemployment has consistently been hitting the downward path. This is a huge mark of improvement for the state. In this article, you will be provided 10 different ways to combat unemployment in the state of Oregon.
An estimated total of 3,700 leisure and hospitality related Oregon jobs had arisen in April according to the Department of Employment after conducting a survey. An 8.0% rate of unemployment is slightly higher than the national average which is 7.5%. As of today, there are still 167,700 unemployed workers in the state and it would be one of their goals to lessen these numbers by as many as they can. So we are here to give some valuable tips that might help people who seek jobs be employed in no time.
- Do your research. Everything starts from research. Research about the companies that are in Oregon. There are several huge corporate headquarters in the state that are looking for new employment. If you’re not looking for office-based jobs then the agriculture sector might need you. Oregon is a very diverse state so you might want to start on your research right away for you to start that job hunt first thing tomorrow.
- Decide on what job fits best for you. Agriculture, forestry and fishery, tourism and technology are the few industries in Oregon. You might want to decide on what direction you want to go to for you to get the job that you are really looking for. They say that you can achieve things easily if it’s your passion so why not look for a job that is already your passion?
- Do not easily give up after trying for quite some time. Honestly these times are really hard especially when things are just starting to get better so you must always put you best foot forward and not give up after a few “We will call you” (but never called back) encounters. Did you now that the local government has the Oregon Unemployment Insurance? It provides temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own. It will be helpful to those people who have worked in Oregon for the past 12 to 18 months. You will be eligible to claim the insurance and it will be a good start for you to get back on your feet.
- Patience is a virtue. If you have been the victim of the recession cutbacks, do not worry. According to the Oregon Blue Book, by the end of 2014, Oregon will return to its pre-recession employment levels which can only mean good for everyone if it happens but until then you should never stop working hard. Why would you wait that long if you can start now right?
- Start out small. You do not have to be picky during these times. You can always start small and who knows, it just might become big in no time. In 2009, President Barrack Obama signed the Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) into law. The Recovery act provided $4.21 billion to Oregon and 95% of it already helped in investments in recovering whatever it is that was lost during the recession. This created new employment for the unemployed and gives small business loans, offers first-time homebuyer tax credit, and gives benefits and food stamps. Efforts are continuously made by the government to get back on two feet so why not try starting out small? You can try applying to the nearest fast food or bar even if you think that you are “overqualified” for the job.
- No job is “stupid.” You have to keep in mind that there are no stupid jobs unless they include drugs or anything illegal, then they can be classified as “stupid.” Included in the top ten employment industries in Oregon are food services and drinking places, nursing and residential care facilities, general merchandises store and computer and electronic product manufacturing. These are the industries that have the most number of employments in Oregon. You can always try applying for the job and see where it would go from there.
- Stop playing the “blaming game.” Are you one of those people who keep saying that, “It is the government’s fault” or “It is this guy’s fault” or “It is my cat’s fault.” Stop blaming all of the things around you and start doing some action. You cannot just sit all day inside you house and mumble. Will you be hired if you just sit around your house all day and think whose fault is it that you’re currently unemployed? Well if that so, then maybe you should not be blaming others because it’s all you. Try opening the newspaper and go to the ads page and try to look for some job.
- You have to stop worrying. This is not anyone’s fault. You have to keep in mind that the economy has a cycle. It falls down and goes to recession but eventually it goes up and reaches its highest peak. Do not worry for it is part of the cycle. Also the government is there to offer you a helping hand. The Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative has several programs that can help you in homeownership. Mortgage Payment Assistance Unemployment (MPA-U), Loan Refinancing Assistance Pilot Project (LRAPP) and Loan Preservation Assistance (LPA) are some of its programs that could help you and are willing to give you assistance.
- Do some action. You cannot just always depend on the government to give you assistance in your everyday needs. You know that you should also do something to get yourself out of that situation. Put on your suit and bring your best resume to every companies or business firms around you. If you give out 10 resume, then there is a probability that at least 2 of them will call you for an interview. So start working on your résumé now!
- If you got out of the situation never forget to help someone out. You know the situation very well because you have been there, lucky for you got out. Now, it is just right to help out a friend in need and tell him everything that he needs to know about unemployment in Oregon. Surviving the situation would be a great feeling and for sure you might never want to go back. So always do the hardest work you could ever do to accomplish your job. Never settle for anything mediocre because an employer always wants the best for his company. Who would want to keep a mediocre worker over a hard worker? And also remember to always pay your taxes! The Oregon Employment Department will be implementing a new program for those who fail to pay their taxes. Do not forget to change your “unemployed” status to “employed” for you not to be chased by the state government. It is said over $55 million worth of taxes were failed to be paid by 16,550 people because of Unemployment Insurance Fraud according to the Department of Employment.
So what are you still waiting for? Get up and take a shower and put on your best suit and ready yourself for some interviews. Be prepared for every question and just remember the 10 things to combat Oregon unemployment in your state. Everything starts from you; the government is just there to offer you a helping hand. Good luck!
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