What should I do when I don't find a Job

What should I do when I don't find a Job

First thing you should do is not to give up on job search. The moment you say I can’t find any job, you are essentially giving up. Finding a job may take a lot of time depending what are you searching and how are you searching.

Here is what I suggest..

  1. Open up your mind and tell yourself that I am ready to do whatever job I get. Remember that your first (or next) job is only a stepping stone and not a job from where you are going to retire. All jobs provide some earning and some opportunities to learn. Also, getting another job becomes easier when you are already in a job.
  2. Know what you don’t know. Even when you search for a job, you may not get it because you may not have the skills and knowledge needed for doing the job. Go to NICEFIT and self assess your knowledge and skills before you apply for jobs.
  3. Search jobs based on your knowledge, skills, education and other eligibility factors. There are plenty of jobs available even if you have a basic graduation degree
  4. While searching for jobs, tell that to as many people as possible. Write that in your LinkedIn and Facebook profile. Talk to people you know. Higher the number of people know about your effort in searching jobs, better is your chance of getting a job
  5. Go to sites where jobs and internship openings get posted. Apply selectively based on your eligibility and the job requirements
  6. Talk to startups.. many startups look for interns and free resources. Take up a position, even if it is free. The training you will get is of immense value
  7. Create a bunch of resumes and knock at the company doors asking for an opportunity. Offer to work. The very act of making that effort will impress many potential employers. I have hired someone because he knocked at the door and today he is a great asset.
  8. Find a guide or mentor, any professional who you have access to. Ask for help in guiding you in the process. Send a note to me ([email protected]) if you don’t get anyone to help
  9. Improve basic skills — Communication, Computer and at least one subject knowledge (be it Marketing, HR, Programming, Biology whatever). You can improve knowledge by reading from the Internet, taking free or paid learning lessons. Take classes, if needed. Lack of basic communication is often a reason for not getting a job.
  10. Last bot not the least, never give up. There are hundreds and thousands of employers are looking for talents and I am sure, some of them will be happy to welcome you in their organization.

All the best,

Susanta

ps: Wrote this in Quora in response to the question as mentioned in the title. The article is primarily for first time job seekers but others may benefit also.


Nagananda Chandrashekar

Project Manager - Prudent Technologies PGPM - (MBA) at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Advanced Program in SCM IIMC

5 年

Excellent sir. I do have a few mentors, however I have been actively following your statements and they are very concise and to the point. Would like to have you as a mentor if it is possible for you. Will send a brief right up about me to your mail I'd mentioned. Look forward to sharing and gaining valuable insights from you. Thank you, Best Regards, Nagananda Chandrashekar +918310477816

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Victoria Stallard

I help individuals who want to work from home and are interested in the Financial Service Industry, I help them with unlimited income potential to earn bonuses on top of commissions, and I do this 1:1 virtually.

6 年

I Appreciate this post you wrote as I know I will benefit from it as well :)

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