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

There was a point in which a friend could not find a job. They decided to try volunteering at their dream job. Which at the time was being a radio host. That was about 10 years ago now. They started just doing the traffic report at 5pm. Now they are the Program Manager. No extra schooling or anything just being vulnerable and going for what they want.

Learn more skills, improve your knowledge, stay positive and hopeful and then job will come to you...

Don't give up. Always look for jobs, but worry too much about it. Do things that you like in the meantime, find other options.

Try a different approach in something you enjoying doing or a hobby you may have to create your own source of income. Etsy is filled with talented people making a living off their own creations. Maybe it's your turn?!

It is common during these economic times that persons are without a job but keep applying and if you can, follow up with the applications. You can also take one day to review your resume to see if there are weak spots in it. Example if you need more experience, perhaps consider an internship, or if the application itself needs to be redesigned so that it can stand out.

Keep trying. But more importantly than that, realize that the more desperate you become, the less likely you will be to find one. Learn to calm yourself. Its essential. A cool head will help you out-think your circumstances while hotheadedness will only make you more anxious and miserable. Secondly, Confidence. That is crucial and linked to my first point. Your confidence level determines your viability for the job in most cases, rather than your credentials. And your confidence level depends upon how composed and collected you are during interviews which is why it is important to keep a cool head to avoid panic. Thirdly, always, if fear does get the best of you, always think "what's the worst that could happen?" and believe me, with a little bit of optimism, the answer is never anything sinister. May God Bless you all. P.S. It is alright to be nervous. Its a good motivator in small doses but keep it in check lest it leads to a high level of anxiety.

When I could not get a job, I volunteered and made new connections and open up new possibilities I could not see before.

Keep trying. Don't be too specific of where you want to work. Sometimes you just have to work hard to get where you really want to be.

If you cannot get a job, look for internship positions or volunteer-based opportunities. If neither of those work, be patient and continue applying to places. Or, you may consider studying for graduate school admissions if that is what you want.

You can always find something. Even if it's a minor job, like at a fast food joint or grocery store, it's better than nothing! You can always stay at a minor job, and spend your free time looking for something better!