Three Smart Things to do, When Looking for Work
Losing a job is often a difficult experience; however, the “in-between” time should be looked upon as a time to rejuvenate and educate; furthermore, Dan Miller, the author of “48 Days to the Work You Love” conveys that the time-off should be treated as an opportunity. Dan even goes on to say that most people who are let go from a job, often find a higher paying job.
Here are three smart things you can do, while looking for a job:
1. Upgrade your skillset
- Time and resources permitting, enroll in one course that will make the most difference in your job search. This could be as broad as taking a class on updating your interviewing skills or as specific as taking a class on one skill that will help you advance your career; for example, if you are a programmer, and you identified a weakness in JavaScript programming, you could potentially explore advancing your skill in that area.
2. Seek out friends and colleagues
- This is a powerful tip. Rekindle old networking with friends and prior colleagues. This step is easy, given the proliferation of networking sites, such as LinkedIn or Facebook. These sites are not just for exchanging chit-chat or playing games, they can be the difference in finding work in weeks or in months.
3. Earn Extra Income as a Freelancer
- Lastly, find ways to create income while you are out of work. This not only demonstrates to potential employers that you are good candidate for a position, but it also give you the ability to sustain your household while on the job search. I would suggest signing with a site like surefirehire. The best thing is, It is free. You never know, you may enjoy the freelancer way of life and never go back to a “normal” job.
This is a short list of things to do while looking for a job. I would encourage you to sit down, and create your own list. Then, everyday during the job search process, review your list, and make sure you are working towards your plan.