The credit crunch isn't not making job-seeking easy. Companies are making redundancies and not filling vacated posts . People in jobs are less likely to move on, preferring to rely on the certainty of their current positions, other people are desperate and will accept the first thing that comes along. The thought of finding a an specific job in a specialised field with great prospects can seem very daunting.

Nevertheless, recessions also create some winners and even in the midst of a troubled economy, specialised sectors continue to require both experienced and entry level employees. There are several examples where some industries have strengthened, needing more employees, while others are taking measures to fine-tune their operations during the credit crunch - which means many require specialists to deal with these circumstances.

So, if the jobs you want are out there, what’s keeping you from finding them?

Often, it’s just a matter of using the right means and searching in the right places to enable to to seek out that perfect job.

Some handy hints are to look for job websites that:

• specialise in the type of work you're looking for or
• are dedicated to your industry or
• feature companies you are targeting
• store your CV so they can market you to companies with vacancies

As a fall back plan, also send your CV with a covering letter to HR departments of companies that you are interested in working for, so that if a vacancy becomes available, your details are on record.

You shouldn't feel that you can’t find a job that’s right for you, despite the credit crunch tightening the job market; however, if you use the right tools and look in the right places, your chances of success increase greatly.