When it comes to giving advice about job-hunting, experts say that people must look where the jobs are. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fields such as accommodation and food services and education and health services, are experiencing consistent job growth., while others continue to lag. People cannot just expect to be called back to the firms that they were laid off from. More job search advice includes developing an appropriate resume, knowing what you are looking for in a job, and using the internet as a resource.
See "To Get Back in the Game, Be Ready for a Switch in Positions", Bernard Stamler, The New York Times, October 27, 2003