Searching for work during a recession requires a delicate balance of patience, endurance, assertiveness and just plain luck. If you rely too heavily on a “scorched earth,” assertive approach, you will no doubt end up alienating many of the same people who are vital to you in helping successfully locate that elusive and lucrative position lurking around the next corner.
At the same time, sitting too patiently waiting for a call back from the vice president with whom you interviewed two weeks ago is apt to result in someone much more savvy and aggressive snaking his way into the position on which you had your sights firmly set.
But how much is too much?
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