I certainly value your expertise in this area, especially in your case given the extent of your experience not only in the area of providing job search assistance but also in the field of writing.

So, as any specific issues pop up which I am unsure about, I will certainly seek out your input.

Your message here is timely to all job seekers.

Unemployment is not pleasant, as I have been finding since being out of work since returning home from Korea in September.

In my own case, I am looking to move into an area which involves a lot of writing – either drafting professional correspondence for corporations or government departments or otherwise working within the media, pehaps in areas such as editing or business journalism.

Toward this end, I have enrolled in a part time course in Professional Writing and Editing starting in February. I am hoping to find a full time job during the day and study part time during evenings.

And in terms of work, I have been looking for writing/editing positions where I can use my draw on my background and knowledge in Commerce.

Because of my lack of experience within the area, I am focusing on entry level positions. And whilst there seem to be a few good roles around, competition for these roles is fairly intense, meaning that the process has been somewhat frustrating as I expected.

Nevertheless, with a little persistence, a proactive approach and a positive attitude, I am confident that I can work through this challenge.

(I am starting now to look for a temporary job, perhaps stacking shelves or something, to suffice until I am able to secure an appropriate new form of full time employment)