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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’. 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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