Adapt to the job market in a down economy

It's no secret that it's a tough job market out there. As companies continue to cut costs, consolidate operations, and lay off workers by the hundreds, the number of workers in need of jobs is far outgrowing the pool of employment opportunities.

That's why it's important for both job seekers, as well as those are are still gainfully employed, to recognize the changed face of the job market, and act accordingly.

Here are 10 tips from Rich Milgram, founder and CEO of niche-specific job site Beyond.com, on ways that everyone should adapt to the job market in a down economy.

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It's no secret that it's a tough job market out there. As companies continue to cut costs, consolidate operations, and lay off workers by the hundreds, the number of workers in need of jobs is far outgrowing the pool of employment opportunities. That's why it's important for both job seekers, as well as those are are still gainfully employed, to recognize the changed face of the job market, and act accordingly. Here are 10 tips from Rich Milgram, founder and CEO of niche-specific job site Beyond.com , on ways that everyone should adapt to the job market in a down economy.