Whether you’ve been laid off, laid off, looking to change careers, or simply quit your job, it’s important to find activities that will make you more employable when you’re unemployed. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time tracking down qualified job candidates who aren’t desperate for a job.
Plus, you’ll have a lot of explaining to do when it comes to employment, recommending gaps in your resume. Your goal is to fill those employment gaps with productive activities related to your industry.
So, when you’re unemployed, don’t waste precious time just sitting around applying for jobs online. Instead, make yourself more employable by doing one (or more) of these resume boosters:
Improving skills
Improving your skills is one of the best ways to boost your resume. Think about skill sets that will give you an edge in your industry or target job. Then decide how you can acquire those skill sets.
Consider certificate programs, online courses, seminars, free webinars and video courses, or professional clubs. Even though you are not currently working, you actively find ways to stay relevant in your field. That fact alone can give you a big leg up in your job search.
Temp Work:
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Working with temp agencies (or staffing agencies) is a great option for professionals.
These agencies will match you with companies and place you in temporary jobs. This type of job can bring job seekers some great opportunities as it allows them to get paid for their work (albeit minimally), network with different companies, find out which companies might be a good fit, and potentially land a full-time job. in one of the companies.
Part time job
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If you can find a part-time job that allows you to hone your current skills or build new ones, it’s another great way to get paid as well as fill in those pesky resume gaps.
Remember, while it would be ideal to find something in your field, you don’t always have to. Consider what transferable skills you can gain from a part-time opportunity. How will the skills you use in this part-time job transfer to your target job?
Volunteering
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Even though it’s unpaid, volunteering is a great way to keep yourself busy, sharpen your skills, and connect with like-minded people. Find organizations in your area that relate to your industry or interests and start making a difference in your community.
Blogging
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When blogging first hit the scene, people used it as a way to share their diaries, opinions, and useless knowledge with the world. While some still use blogging as a tool to share their personal lives with the world, others use it more strategically, and you should too. Think about your industry. What tips, insights, ideas or issues can you write about?
Writing about important things in your field can help you establish yourself as an expert in your field. When recruiters Google you and they see that you’re actively writing about your industry, you’ll earn points because you’re taking steps to be a thought leader in your field (and most employers are looking for thought leaders).
Instead of spending all your time sitting on the couch looking for work while watching reruns; friends, find ways to stay active in your field. It can really pay off.
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