By now just about everyone in and out of the workforce is feeling the pinch of the current economic downturn. Everyone who drives is feeling the pain of higher petrol prices, but those higher oil prices are trickling down to every aspect of the consumer economy, affecting even those lucky enough to have adequate public transportation at their disposal. The resulting spikes in the cost of everything from food to heating oil has led many workers to take on second jobs to make ends meet and help maintain their standard of living.

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Let’s face it - today’s job culture has evolved tremendously, and through its consistent adaptation to meet the fickle demands of modern society, has eventually developed into something unlike the past has ever suggested. Temporary jobs, once seen as “last resort” options, are now gaining more in popularity between both employees and employers than ever before. Job security and stability, once cherished ideals, are concepts that are arguably fast becoming outdated and irrelevant in a world where flexibility, specialisation, and outsourcing are the new names of the game.

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Imagine that you are being interviewed for the job of your dreams. Just when you think you’ve answered all the interviewer’s questions correctly, a question comes up that completely catches you off guard: “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?”

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