10 THINGS TO DO WHEN

YOU ARE UNEMPLOYED

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10 Things to do when you are

Unemployed

For that matter, at any stage in your life, sitting

idle or delaying action is often equated to an

unproductive and unhealthy lifestyle. In the

face of the thinking, ‘I don’t have a job? I have

nothing to do? ‘Which we easily get tempted in

to; we present 10 things to actually do when

you’re unemployed (action plan) that are

geared towards you. Read More

1. Raise The Red Flag

The solution to any problem is to admit the

existence of the problem. Fresh graduates

usually fail to recognize the unemployment

label by being satisfied with the guise of

‘trying’. Read More

2. Create Your Story

Most of the job seekers (employed

or unemployed) lack an original personal

story. Who are you and How does your

story relate to the company you aim to work

in? The CV or Resume is your story and it is

high time to connect the dots in your mind that

could convince the employer of the usefulness

of your addition. See Example Here

3. Understand The Job Market

When unemployed, where are you applying?

You must realize that you must keep your

options open at all times. Do not be hesitant in

applying to startups and smaller scale

companies along with the multinational and

other large scale giants. Read More

4. Build A Routine

Rather than staying in bed all day, be active,

take out a notebook and jot down daily

activities including your wakeup and sleep

times and implement a routine rich with

productivity and efficiency. Read More

5. Do What You Love To Do

When you’re not dropping CVs or giving

interviews, volunteer or work on the things you

really love. Whether it be teaching kids, fund

raising, campaigning, writing, or anything else,

step up and do it. Read More

6. Network Hard

Identify your contacts in the relevant field and

reach out to them for advice. Don’t beg for a

job but consult them about how to deal with

multiple options. Read More

7. Polish Your Skills

In times of unemployment, make sure that you

don’t lose grip off your concepts and

knowledge. It is always recommended to take

up free online courses (or paid ones

depending on your financial situation)

from Coursera, EdX, Udemy and the like, to

keep your mind active and your skills polished.

Earning a certification surely is a plus point.

8. Lookout For Internships &

Trainings

As a fresh graduate, money should be the last

thing on your mind while the first being what

and where you’re working. Don’t miss any

opportunity of staying in connection with the

industry. Read More

9. Freelancing To The Rescue

Part-time freelancing will always add value to

your profile which means that you get to earn

both in terms of value as well as money. Make

sure to prefer tasks where the credit remains

associated to your name. Read More

10. Don’t Give Up

Never giving up is the most important aspect of

an effort, so if you’re not reaching the outcome

you desire, work harder and revise the plan

and cross out the ‘Give Up’ option for good.

Read More

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