Things to Do While Unemployed
Week five of Unemployment.
I was fortunate to speak with a friend I have not spoken with in some time. She moved out of state and she has been going through a lot in the last several years. Eight surgeries, some of them for cancer. It keeps coming back and the treatments are not working so the only thing they can do is keep going back to remove the tumors. We did some commiserating about our respective situations. Like other’s I have worked with and who know my situation, the consensus is that I am a very good employee with all the major attributes employers are looking for. Dependability, punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, experience, attitude, creativity. Somehow these attributes are not being conveyed convincingly in just my resume and I do not get the interview.
There are times I even doubt that God is really looking down on me. Is he really out there? Is it really true he doesn’t give you more than you can handle? It is very difficult trying to keep a good face, telling people things are all right, when what I am really feeling is depressed, frustrated, worthless, and desperate. I know I can do the job. I just need someone else to believe in me that I can.
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Post CommentLP Jardine
On November 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm
It is certainly hard to find work. I have been looking for quite a while too. Good luck with your search.
jeulya
On November 9, 2008 at 6:52 pm
deary friend,
if job hunting failed you, then go the other way…be an entrepreneur. instead of looking for a job, why not create job? try buy and sell and the like…and you will be successful…I know..because of your good attitude. working capital is not a hindrance for a very energetic and persevering person like you.
Love life friend.
Do some networking
On February 16, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Google for in-person networking events in your area. Your local Chamber of Commerce probably has some. Go attend them and pass out resumes to anyone who seems interested. Even if nothing comes of it, you’ve gotten out of the house and done something positive about your situation, which will make you feel better. If you live in a big city, you can do this three times a week. Keep that up for long enough, and not only will you get a job offer, you’ll also significantly improve your interviewing because your message will have been tested dozens or hundreds of times before you get to the interview.