Can't get a job if you don't have a job? Try this
I was listening to the radio a few days ago and heard that employers are discriminating against unemployed workers. They are saying 'if you don't already have a job, don't bother applying'. If you find yourself in this situation, or even if you don't and are struggling to find a job I have a possible solution for you: Volunteer.
How is that going to help me? You ask. Well, I'll tell ya.
Employers want a winner, they want someone who gets along with others and is a hard worker. If you volunteer your time, say three hours a day, at a nonprofit you met several of those needs.
1. If you work hard for those three hours and always show up on time you will have a recent work reference. In fact, you'll look like an ambitious go getter that would rather work for FREE rather than sit around and watch Oprah when you're not job hunting. Don't think you can use it on your resume? WRONG! Anything that shows a constructive use of your time and ability is great for your resume.
2. You might get job leads through the nonprofit or even get hired on there when they see what a great worker you are.
3. It gets you out of the house and gives you a sense of purpose. You're also helping the community.
I know it's easy to get negative when your out of work but sometimes just keeping busy can really help. Create a schedule for yourself. For example in the morning do your job search, afternoon volunteer.
Need experience in a field you're trying to get into? Volunteering can be your ticket.
My last bit of advice is this: BE NICE to EVERYONE. You don't know who knows who, especially in certain industries. If your a positive, hard working person word will get around. For example, Martha works at the American Cancer Society. She goes home and tells her husband who works for a fortune 500 company, "We have the best volunteer worker at the Society who's been unemployed for some time. Don't you have an opening?"
And that's when working for nothing can really pay off :)
Good luck.
How is that going to help me? You ask. Well, I'll tell ya.
Employers want a winner, they want someone who gets along with others and is a hard worker. If you volunteer your time, say three hours a day, at a nonprofit you met several of those needs.
1. If you work hard for those three hours and always show up on time you will have a recent work reference. In fact, you'll look like an ambitious go getter that would rather work for FREE rather than sit around and watch Oprah when you're not job hunting. Don't think you can use it on your resume? WRONG! Anything that shows a constructive use of your time and ability is great for your resume.
2. You might get job leads through the nonprofit or even get hired on there when they see what a great worker you are.
3. It gets you out of the house and gives you a sense of purpose. You're also helping the community.
I know it's easy to get negative when your out of work but sometimes just keeping busy can really help. Create a schedule for yourself. For example in the morning do your job search, afternoon volunteer.
Need experience in a field you're trying to get into? Volunteering can be your ticket.
My last bit of advice is this: BE NICE to EVERYONE. You don't know who knows who, especially in certain industries. If your a positive, hard working person word will get around. For example, Martha works at the American Cancer Society. She goes home and tells her husband who works for a fortune 500 company, "We have the best volunteer worker at the Society who's been unemployed for some time. Don't you have an opening?"
And that's when working for nothing can really pay off :)
Good luck.
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