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What should I do if I can't get a job?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 5, 2016
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Try getting things done which are obstructing in getting you a job.And focus what areas are your key factors. So that you can improvise your weak points.
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Profile: SanyaListensYou
SanyaListensYou on Nov 10, 2016
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Dont lose hope. Hope is actual Happiness!! Plan.Prepare.Presentation.Please Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don’t. And believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Profile: yourlisteningear
yourlisteningear on Jan 7, 2017
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Focus on building yourself now. Focus on strengthening your mind, your body and enjoy the time being with yourself. Spend time with friends and family too because once you get a job, time in these areas may be lesser. So, divert your attention to the other aspects of life because life is not all about your job. :)
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Job hunting can be stressful/frustrating for anyone! Have you or are you currently attending a university? It may help to get in contact with the career center (even if you have already graduated, you may still be able to speak with advisors as an alumni if permitted). They can help you build your resume, edit your cover letters, and search for jobs that match your personal interests and capabilities. If you don't have this service available for you, you can check online; I'm sure there are many people who would provide the same services (including your friends and family members if you ask them!) Networking will also help you. Reach out to people who work at the companies that you are interested in applying to, and ask them questions about their positions, the culture, etc. Not only will you learn more about what the job entails and gain solid advice from current employees, but you will also gain the connections/potential references you will need for obtaining a job at that particular company. Lastly, it would also be important to continue improving upon the skills that you need for the job that you want. Perhaps, you would want to consider furthering your education either through workshops or by enrolling in an undergraduate/graduate program. I hope that this helps, and best of luck to you for finding the job that you want!
Profile: GentleBreeze22
GentleBreeze22 on Jan 15, 2017
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When I was struggling to find work, I found that a big boost came to me once I started volunteering at my local school. Not only did voluntary work keep me occupied and help me to maintain self-esteem, it also made me more employable and helped me to find my current job.
Profile: scotty4947
scotty4947 on Jan 19, 2017
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Find out why those previous places didn't hire you and work on it more. Usually, they'll tell you a reason why they didn't find you suitable enough for the job. Whatever that may be, work on it and apply again and to different places. Based on what I've seen, people tend to get better jobs with better incomes than the ones they got rejected from. Look at rejection positively!
Profile: SilentSerenityy
SilentSerenityy on Feb 23, 2017
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You can volunteer for experience somewhere in the industry you'd most likely want to work in, as well as making your CV/resume look better by showing how willing you are to work, through volunteering.
Profile: beaniebird
beaniebird on Mar 15, 2017
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If you're having a hard time getting a job, self-care is very important to avoid getting stressed out and hopeless. Between job searches, be sure to take breaks for leisurely activities like a walk, a bubble bath, or reading a nice book. Even watching your favourite TV show! Be sure to keep yourself around supportive people like family and friends as well!
Profile: windfox3
windfox3 on Apr 9, 2017
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If you are having trouble finding a job, it is a good idea to start volunteering in your local community. Many employers look for people who have skills AND who have good references. The more people you come into contact with who are willing to write you a letter of recommendation, the better your resume will look. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to spend your time productively, building new friendships and opening up doors of wonderful opportunity.
Profile: HeartyHeartfelt
HeartyHeartfelt on Apr 12, 2017
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Start by knowing that you haven't exhausted all means yet. I attended this workshop and the BEST take-away I have ever ever gotten out of it was this: Reconnect with people you already know and tell them that you would like to work with them. Check out the connections you have. Even if it's a friend's friend's friend's friend---as long as you have a link to start with, it'll fall into place. I committed the mistake of trying to attract people to me instead of making use of what I already had. Get active in forums and provide tips. Do it consistently and people will notice. Make yourself available online. I find that I job opportunities come to me when I made many polished online profiles online on different job sites (upwork, linkedin, etc). Also helps if you have experience so start gaining experience. It doesn't matter if it's from a top company or not, it's the way you talk about your experiences and what comes out of those that matter. There are so many ways. I highly recommend networking on entrepreneur groups on facebook (BUT NOT JOB-HUNTING groups because what people end up doing is racing to the finish-line for jobs). Share your expertise. Look like an expert at what you do and don't focus on attracting everyone. Focus on your niche. What's your niche? Hope this helps. I'm available for chat if you'd want to know more information!
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