you know the catch-22: "you can't get a job without experience, and you can't get experience without a job."
young job seekers have always faced this dilemma. in today's shrinking job market, people with years of experience also struggle with it. whether they face the reality of a layoff, or merely the threat of one, many older workers are trying to reinvent themselves in order to become marketable in a changed economy.
whether you're launching your career or trying to change its direction, you can get around this catch-22 with some creativity and humility.