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’. You might

have tens of job interviews lined up, but if 90 days have passed since graduation, you need some

serious job hunting to do. 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.

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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. For example, if you are writing for a blog, it is always recommended to prefer an

opportunity where the work is published under your name and not with someone else’s. Read

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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. It is also

important to keep in mind the difference between work harder and work smarter, remember to

plan before you act so that any mistakes can then be removed in the next retry. Read More

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