YOUR CAREER

You can’t be casual about your job search, she said, and your résumé, cover letter and interviewing skills must be top notch.

"To have a strong economy, you have to have a strong workforce and ‘Elevate America’ offers a great way for our workers to ramp up their computer readiness to have an edge in the job market," said Governor Brian Schweitzer.

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"People who apply game theory to their careers make better decisions in the first place and are better equipped to deal with disruptions along the way."

At times like these, when the future seems unsettled and uncertain, it can be easy to lose heart. When you turn on the television or read newspapers or blogs, the voices of cynicism and pessimism always seem to be the loudest.

Don’t believe them.

Many of the jobs lost during the recession are not coming back. Period.

For every Larry and Sergey or Filo and Yang, for every kid who can’t wait to devise the next killer algorithm or tablet computer, there are kids who have a burning desire to work just as hard but at something more hands-on.

"We all know that getting a better-paying job is one of the main reasons to go to college. … But if you are ever tempted to go into a field or take a job only because the pay is high and for no other reason, be careful!" Ben Bernanke said in his commencement address.

These findings have implications for both job seekers and for leadership development.