What are some things that you can do while you are out of work and looking for a new job?
It is wonderful to take time to get your life in order while you are out of work.
So often when people are out of work they see only the problems. There are good reasons for that after all. If a person remains unemployed and without income for a significant period of time, there may be unemployment, homelessness, and hunger! However, if using the look for the silver lining approach, one would see there is a good thing in being unemployed for a period of time. If you should find yourself unexpectedly unemployed, get out your favorite device and get on the internet. There are several things you can do while on the internet in order to make life better:
- Job Search – employers are increasingly posting and accepting resumes exclusively via the internet
- Hone or Develop Skills – the internet is a treasure trove of resources one can use to improve one’s work skills
- Get Educated – there are numerous websites one can use in order to improve one’s education via the internet
- Self Improvement – if there is an area of your life that could stand improvement hit the internet to find a useful video or book
When you are out of work you have more of a precious resource – time. Use that time to make improvements in your life. If you have been trying to get in shape, get on the internet get some advice, check out some videos and join some support groups. On the other hand if you lost your job because you have a bad attitude, get on the internet and learn how to get a better one. If you do not have the skills you need to do the job you want, get on the internet and get some new skills.
Instead of looking at your time away from the workplace as a curse, take the silver lining approach. Look at your time away from work as an opportunity to get on the internet and do those things you have been planning to do. Instead of just talking about it, take action now and do it!
In conclusion, it is wonderful to use your time away from the workforce to get your life in order. So, the question for you this wonderful day is, how would you use your time away from work to organize your life?
This is so helpful for the uncertainty so many have with covid right now!
These are great tips on how to maximize your time.
A friend and I just talked about this very topic! Sharing your link with him!
Job hunting was the main reason why I went online when I was in my last job