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.
job.
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.
