Being unable to get a job is not the end of the world. It’s
important to keep pushing and not let frustration consume you. There a number
of things you can do to survive and eventually overcome a period of
unemployment. Here are 6 things to do when you can’t get a
job.
Consider Unpaid Internships or Volunteer Work
It might be difficult, but if you find that you can’t get a paid
full-time job, you can apply to firms for unpaid internships or NGOs for
volunteer work. Companies and NGOs will most likely yield to this and offer you
an internship position which can help you gain some experience rather than just
sitting idle. The experience gained can then qualify you for a higher level
position when you decide to end the internship and return to the job market to
continue your search. In some cases, for unpaid internships, if the company is
impressed with your work as an intern, they can offer you a paid and more permanent
position in the firm. Internships and volunteer work are great ways to get your
foot in the door at a company or firm and learn some new skills, as well as
gain some experience in the process.
Consider Selling Crafts or Offering Your Services
If you’re a crafty person (you like to make and invent things),
you can try to sell some of your crafts. There are many online platforms, as
well local craft fairs, that support this and if the patronage is good, you can
actually turn it into a business. The same thing also applies to services. You
can try to find work doing various tasks that you are either skilled at or
passionate about. If the reception is also good and patronage is reasonably
high, you can begin to advertise your services and make it a business. If the
business continues to do well, you can also consider searching for
entrepreneurial development initiatives and apply to them to help fund and grow
your business in the long run. Bank loans are also another alternative, if you
prefer.
Network
Networking can be a bit difficult, but thankfully it can be
learned and can be very useful in helping secure a job. So, do the best you can
to attend events that offer networking opportunities. Work on selling yourself
appropriately at these events because networking remains one of the best ways
to meet new people and get new leads. Also, be sure to ‘spruce’ your online
presence and ensure it is up-to-date, professional and easily accessible to
recruiters and other individuals that are or could be vital to your job search.
Consider Other Industries
If you’ve tried and failed to find a job in the industry that
you’re interested in, consider looking for jobs in other industries. It might
not be exactly what you want, but it’s better than wallowing in frustration.
Besides, you just might realize you actually enjoy this new career field and
grow exponentially in it. You’ll never know until you give it a shot.
Review Your Resume
You might have made a mistake on your resume that turns recruiters
off when they go through it. So, if you’re finding it hard to get a job, try
reviewing your resume again. Check your resume for correct grammar and
spelling, emphasize the results you achieved in your previous jobs, not just
the activities you carried out, and write better cover letters. In addition,
when you are eventually called in for an interview, learn to practice
interviewing, research well about the company and be prepared to answer any
question. Find ways to project confidence during interviews and to properly
deal with instances where you might not know the answer to a question asked.
Finally, just be positive, don’t let your frustrations come through and don’t
undersell yourself – boldly state your accomplishment regardless of how small
you think they are and give them good reasons why you’re the best fit for the
job.
Don’t Stop Applying For Jobs
It might be frustrating but once you have reviewed your resume and
you’re good to go, you should continue with your job applications. The best
thing you can do to survive a period of unemployment is to apply for as many
jobs as you can, and apply for them as well as you can. You can also consider
applying for lower paying jobs in the meantime, just to get some money to help
put food on your table until you have a breakthrough with the caliber of jobs
you desire.
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