Looking for a job but not having much success? Today, we have a few suggestions to help you find employment.
While unemployment numbers have dropped, there are still seven million people out of work in America.
Cheat Sheet. Com has several ideas on ways to jump-start your job search.
Try a temp position
Temp work can help fight the bias against unemployment. Not only do you get a job to put on your resume and money in your pocket, but temporary positions can sometimes lead to full-time jobs.
Talk to people
By now, you’ve probably heard about the hidden job market. Although the idea that 80% of all job openings are never advertised is probably a myth, according to Alison Green of Ask a Manager, it is true having your ear to the ground can help you find out about open positions before others do. Networking can help you do that.
Volunteer
Work for free? “No way,” you’re probably thinking. But spending some time helping others might actually improve your odds of getting work. Volunteering increased an unemployed person’s odds of finding a job by 27%, according to a study by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
And Expand your horizons
Four out of 10 companies worldwide say they’re experiencing a talent shortage. So why can’t you find a job? You might be in the wrong place. If you can afford it, consider relocating, even temporarily, to a city where your research indicates there might be better prospects.