Annie story:
I'm currently between jobs and actively looking for a new job. This is not the first time I've been without a job, and what I've always done as a way to both make money now and look for a job is temp work. If you can type (and not all that fast) and look reasonably professional, there are lots of agencies with temp work available (I've always used Kelly Services and Manpower). If you live near a university, go to the Human Resources department; they often have temp jobs too. The temp job gives you a chance to work for a variety of employers, and the employers do take note of your job performance. You also get a chance to network with other employees who may have leads for jobs too. A temp job can lead to a real job, and in the meantime, it can help pay some bills too.
Chandni Eliza tips
I woke up every single morning wondering why recession had to hit us just when I graduated. No companies came on campus recruitments, every door I knocked on, shut me out and I even reached a point where I had to borrow money to pay my apartment rent. Completely frustrated, I realized that the only way I could make a little money to meet my daily necessities, was by using the skills I learnt when I was a kid. Music and writing were two things I was good at and so I decided to teach little kids how to write short stories, poems and plays and how to play the guitar, the piano, the flute and the drums. It took a while for me to catch up, but when the word spread around, I knew that every day was going to get brighter for me than the day before. Now I had my own little school in my basement where I take up my classes. I even included three of my friends who graduated with me and were job hunting just as I was. When people ask me how I made it through, I simply tell them that not everyone has the high grades and support to get a corporate job and when you have a talent, don’t be afraid to use it for a living
With these two stories you can see what other people are using as options for looking for a job and to kill the time while waiting for the phone to ring.
It certainly is a tough economy right now. I think the more proactive you are the better chance you have, but even then it is difficult. Temporary jobs are definitely worth the time, since they often turn into full-time positions!
ReplyDeleteIt might sound strange, but volunteering at a for-profit company might also work out for people. I've not done that myself, but have read about people who have done that and landed a full- or part-time job as a result.
ReplyDeleteI am in the same situation, not in between jobs but only working part-time and need more money! I will definetly keep watching your blog for more tips and maybe find something that I can make money with too. Thanks so much for a great blog!
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