CINCINNATI – Jan. 13, 2010 –As job losses continue to mount, Zakta, a social Web search engine offers tips to find a job or keep one until the economy recovers.

The recent recession has been marked by extreme job cuts across the nation. Just last week the government announced 85,000 jobs were lost in December. So how can Americans overcome this staggering statistic and find employment? Zakta’s Finding a Job in an Economic Downturn guide is the perfect place to begin. It takes a job searcher from resume tips to job listing websites, even the latest books and news on the recession.

"Zakta members have assembled the best Web resources to help with finding a job, retraining for a new job or becoming an entrepreneur. We hope that these timely and useful guides from Zakta members are helpful to others in dealing with the impact of the economic downturn", said Sundar Kadayam, Founder and CEO of Zakta.

In some cases, losing a job is a blessing in disguise. Consider this; time previously spent on the job can be better spent learning a new skill. Proving to be a valuable employee early on is one of the best ways to keep a job. Zakta’s Retraining for a New Job guide offers the best advice for people who recently lost their job and are looking for tips to begin a new profession. This guide gives users tips needed to succeed no matter the state of the economy. From learning what one is truly good at to finding the resources to apply those skills to a new job; Zakta has advice needed to get anyone out of the unemployment line.

For some, the recession allows them to do what they really want – own a business. Zakta’s Think Like an Entrepreneur was written by Andrea Conway, an expert in self-employment. Conway offers advice as a marketing coach with almost two decades of experience, now that advice is available on Zakta. The guide does not focus on the "How To’s" of starting a business, but the mindset necessary to succeed. This information is invaluable to anyone who wants to start a business or make sure their current venture succeeds.