Unemployment in the West of England has soared over the past few months, in some areas by as much as a third, meaning there is now 17, 000 unemployed people in the region.
The first sign of the global economic downturn in the South West was felt by nearly 3, 000 who lost their jobs between June and September. For the first six months of 2008, unemployment in the region was actually falling.
According to official data there has been a 22% rise in unemployment, from 13, 817 in June to 16, 654 in September. In South East Cornwall there has been a 39% increase, in Devon there was an increase of 33%, Tiverton and Hontion a 34% increase and Plymouth a 19% increase.
Nationally, unemployment stands at 1.79 million, the highest since March 1998. North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson said: “None of the economic indicators bode well for the country or for Cornwall. We’ve seen the biggest rise in unemployment since the dark Tory days of 1993, when three million people were out of work. It’s now vital that the Government recognises the need to maintain vital jobs in our local economy.”
Falmouth and Camborne MP Julia Goldsworthy said: “There are clearly even harder times to come as the credit crunch hits the real economy.”
Finding a job in Cornwall can be tough, with few large employers and an unstable market. Still the best way to find a job is to apply directly, by calling all the companies in your chosen industry. If your looking for jobs in retail, go into every shop and ask until someone says yes. Failing that, there are some other things to consider.
Write a comprehensive CV of all your knowledge and experience. You should rewrite your CV to suit each job you apply for, but it is a good idea to get everything down into a document to work from. You’ll probably be surprised at how you can relate unrelated skills and experience with new challenges and roles.
Continue applying, even after you have been turned down. Many companies advertise positions, then withdraw them, you never really know when a company is most likely to employ you. Sometimes there are jobs available which simply haven’t been advertised, which is a great reason to just phone them up and ask.
Even in these times of financial hardship, there are still jobs available, even in badly affected areas such as Cornwall and the West Country.
John McE writes articles on a number of subjects including Jobseeking in Cornwall. For the best jobs in south-west, check out JobsSW.
http://www.JobsSW.co.uk/
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