Finding OPPORTUNITY in Any Economy with Donald Asher

More than 10 million adults under 30 are now unemployed or dropped out of the labor force in the last month. The University of Chicago published an analysis stating that “42 percent of recent layoffs will result in permanent job loss.”

In this interview, professional development expert Donald Asher discusses how to find the hidden opportunities even in a challenging job market.

Donald is an author and speaker. He’s been quoted in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Money, USA Today, and many others. His books cover topics like writing resumes and graduate admission essays, launching and relaunching careers, finding opportunities in any economy, and earning promotions.

During the interview we discuss:

• projected “permanent job losses” and the implications for Generation Z
• the hidden economy and the best places to find jobs before they’re posted
• socially distanced networking
• how to get complete strangers to help you find a job
• the best place to find high-paying employers who are hiring
• why it’s important to get interviews with companies who aren’t hiring (yet)
• how to get into a job interview with a company that says they’re not hiring
• free and low-cost online courses that teach in-demand job skills
• how much to spend on college or graduate school
• weighing the costs of degrees from prestigious universities versus community colleges
• technical skills that are in high demand
• the best way to choose a vocation and get vocational training
• tips for writing a cover letter or graduate admissions essay
• top mistakes people make when writing a resume
• the differences between East Coast and West Coast resume styles
• the best place to find great resume examples for specific positions