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6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Opinionated: 12:13pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Being unable to get a job is not the end of the world. It’s important to keep pushing and not let frustration consume you. There a number of things you can do to survive and eventually overcome a period of unemployment. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 6 things to do when you can’t get a job. Consider Unpaid Internships or Volunteer Work It might be difficult, but if you find that you can’t get a paid full-time job, you can apply to firms for unpaid internships or NGOs for volunteer work. Companies and NGOs will most likely yield to this and offer you an internship position which can help you gain some experience rather than just sitting idle. The experience gained can then qualify you for a higher level position when you decide to end the internship and return to the job market to continue your search. In some cases, for unpaid internships, if the company is impressed with your work as an intern, they can offer you a paid and more permanent position in the firm. Internships and volunteer work are great ways to get your foot in the door at a company or firm and learn some new skills, as well as gain some experience in the process. Consider Selling Crafts or Offering Your Services If you’re a crafty person (you like to make and invent things), you can try to sell some of your crafts. There are many online platforms, as well local craft fairs, that support this and if the patronage is good, you can actually turn it into a business. The same thing also applies to services. You can try to find work doing various tasks that you are either skilled at or passionate about. If the reception is also good and patronage is reasonably high, you can begin to advertise your services and make it a business. If the business continues to do well, you can also consider searching for entrepreneurial development initiatives and apply to them to help fund and grow your business in the long run. Bank loans are also another alternative, if you prefer. Network Networking can be a bit difficult, but thankfully it can be learned and can be very useful in helping secure a job. So, do the best you can to attend events that offer networking opportunities. Work on selling yourself appropriately at these events because networking remains one of the best ways to meet new people and get new leads. Also, be sure to ‘spruce’ your online presence and ensure it is up-to-date, professional and easily accessible to recruiters and other individuals that are or could be vital to your job search. Consider Other Industries If you’ve tried and failed to find a job in the industry that you’re interested in, consider looking for jobs in other industries. It might not be exactly what you want, but it’s better than wallowing in frustration. Besides, you just might realize you actually enjoy this new career field and grow exponentially in it. You’ll never know until you give it a shot. Review Your Resume You might have made a mistake on your resume that turns recruiters off when they go through it. So, if you’re finding it hard to get a job, try reviewing your resume again. Check your resume for correct grammar and spelling, emphasize the results you achieved in your previous jobs, not just the activities you carried out, and write better cover letters. In addition, when you are eventually called in for an interview, learn to practice interviewing, research well about the company and be prepared to answer any question. Find ways to project confidence during interviews and to properly deal with instances where you might not know the answer to a question asked. Finally, just be positive, don’t let your frustrations come through and don’t undersell yourself – boldly state your accomplishment regardless of how small you think they are and give them good reasons why you’re the best fit for the job. Don’t Stop Applying For Jobs It might be frustrating but once you have reviewed your resume and you’re good to go, you should continue with your job applications. The best thing you can do to survive a period of unemployment is to apply for as many jobs as you can, and apply for them as well as you can. You can also consider applying for lower paying jobs in the meantime, just to get some money to help put food on your table until you have a breakthrough with the caliber of jobs you desire. Source: http://www.opinions.ng/6-things-cant-get-job/ 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by nmreports: 2:48pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Lovely... I like it. Affiliate marketing is lucrative now to people. If you can leverage on the ecommerce space in Nigeria now + hardwork, you can make cash. I make little from it but I know I can do better. Internship too is not bad at all. Consider doing internship especially if you have a career trajectory plan. Intern within the industry. Resume writing should be considered too as there may be some things wrong with it. A good resume is one that can pass through HR softwares not one that is fine and good looking eventhough if you have a good looking one then its fine. You can read more about those HR softwares and resume writing tips or to engage my service by visiting www.hrtechnique.com Working from home especially if you are good in a certain skill, there are lots of Apps and sites that connects service providers to clients. a. Assignment development b. Article writing c. If you have a skill try reddit or freelance.com etc Business too should be considered. Here are 15 small businesses you could do: http://www.hrtechnique.com/2016/06/list-of-simple-businesses-you-can-do-if.html Though its easier said that done but if you need counsel, mentoring etc you could connect with me. 6 Likes |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by gidimasters(m): 2:48pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Tongsman(m): 2:49pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Kk, space booked. Modified. Go into internet marketing/freelancing, No need to waste precious time looking for one yeye job up an dan |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Deekay9ja(m): 2:49pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Nobody: 2:49pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Yomit71(m): 2:50pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by free2ryhme: 2:50pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Godswillnwaoma(m): 2:50pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Oladelson(m): 2:50pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by free2ryhme: 2:50pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Opinionated: U no get work but seun dey employ if only you are moslem 4 Likes |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by eyeon(m): 2:51pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
7. Try harder.
8. Pray.
9. Be hopeful. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Yomit71(m): 2:51pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Nobody: 2:52pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by bejite: 2:52pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Mayeldah(m): 2:53pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Nice one! the rule of thumb... Keep applying until you get another job. they don't come easy these days. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by merryossai(m): 2:53pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
the list in not complete without learning a vocational skill.......its time we started telling ourselves d truth, which is; we might never get a gud job in this prospective hell called naija. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by sekem: 2:53pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Create a business and stop thinking about getting a job again If many people are business owners, there will be so many jobs available Unfortunately, so many people are trapped in the get-in-a-job vicious circle Thus, we have so many mouths desperately and hopelessly waiting to be fed. Too bad |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by GMBuhari: 2:53pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by free2ryhme: 2:54pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Opinionated: 3:02pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Alexbrain(m): 3:08pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by jayj0013(f): 3:16pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
i need counsel .... how can i connect with you |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by adewumiopeyemi(m): 3:17pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Ok. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Sleyanya1(m): 3:21pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Op thanks so much for this, it's very helpful especially to young graduates like me waiting for the NYSC Batch B. Thanks also to nmreports, and everyone contributing positively to this thread. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by iykepromotions: 3:26pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
learn a skill, learn an online business. |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by ProsperKen(m): 3:34pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Arccangel(f): 3:40pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Chai. Person fit still do all these things and still no get job. Naija my country 1 Like |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Damilaredrey24(m): 3:48pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by RapportNaija(m): 3:48pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Not bad OP. Unemployed Nigerian youths we should be worried... And see how to identify fake job vacancies |
Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by Damoxy(m): 3:49pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Things To Do When You Can’t Get A Job by yomalex(m): 3:54pm On Jul 06, 2017 |
Good tips |
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