I’ve been there. I was unemployed for three years.
Here are some tips and practices that helped me get through the difficulties.
TO DO
1. Make a to do list with at least 10 things you will act on every day towards getting a job.
A. Get up the same time every morning. Make sure you are out of bed by 7:30AM. Get dressed, showered, etc. as though you have an appointment, even if you do not. This can help create a sense of anticipation.
2. Look over your list. The list should comprise the following, or create your own set of tasks, things that work for you:
TO DO LIST
A. Call 10 employment agencies, ask if they have openings or if they anticipate any openings in the near future. Make sure you know how to forward your resume.
B. Follow up on resumes mailed the previous week, get as much feedback as you can, the name of persons you need to speak to regarding the position you applied for. Request feedback on your credentials
C. Role play, stand in front of a mirror and act as though you’re on an interview, anticipate the questions that will be asked, and how you will respond
D. Talk to someone who can help lift your spirit. Find someone who can help you stay focused and encouraged
E. Make a list of the top (10) companies you would like to work with, and learn as much as you can about those companies. Knowledge is power.
F. If you have a computer, improve on your skills, typing, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
G. Leave your house. Go for a walk.
H. Develop a new thought. For instance, if you’ve been saying to yourself, I’m not going to go out today. There’s no point. There’s nothing out there. Try a different thought, something positive, over and over. If you keep trying the same things over and over, you will get the same results.
I. If you don’t have a computer, visit a library and use their computer. Research interviewing tips, how to get the dream job, using Goggle’s search engine. You can also Google, “recruiting new employees and New York companies”
J. You can also call the Human Resources departments at various companies, asking if they are recruiting, and learning more about their recruitment process
k. Work until 5:30PM every day or later if you are so inclined.
OTHER THINGS TO DO/CONSIDER
Tell everyone that you know that you are looking for work, the mail carrier, the sanitation worker, the grocery story clerk, librarians.
Note any buildings under construction, check for postings regarding employment.
Volunteer. But only volunteer after 5:30PM. 9AM to 5:30PM should be about locating work.
AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP LIFT THE SPIRIT
I am not a failure. I can do and achieve anything.
The job I am seeking is seeking me.
I will get a job at $__________ a year by ____month___date.
I claim it and it shall be.
I know it’s not easy, but stay focused. Ask for help when you need it.
Success is yours. Stop at nothing until you achieve it!!!
F. If you have a computer, improve on your skills, typing, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
G. Leave your house. Go for a walk.
H. Develop a new thought. For instance, if you’ve been saying to yourself, I’m not going to go out today. There’s no point. There’s nothing out there. Try a different thought, something positive, over and over. If you keep trying the same things over and over, you will get the same results.
I. If you don’t have a computer, visit a library and use their computer. Research interviewing tips, how to get the dream job, using Goggle’s search engine. You can also Google, “recruiting new employees and New York companies”
J. You can also call the Human Resources departments at various companies, asking if they are recruiting, and learning more about their recruitment process
k. Work until 5:30PM every day or later if you are so inclined.
OTHER THINGS TO DO/CONSIDER
Tell everyone that you know that you are looking for work, the mail carrier, the sanitation worker, the grocery story clerk, librarians.
Note any buildings under construction, check for postings regarding employment.
Volunteer. But only volunteer after 5:30PM. 9AM to 5:30PM should be about locating work.
AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP LIFT THE SPIRIT
I am not a failure. I can do and achieve anything.
The job I am seeking is seeking me.
I will get a job at $__________ a year by ____month___date.
I claim it and it shall be.
I know it’s not easy, but stay focused. Ask for help when you need it.
Success is yours. Stop at nothing until you achieve it!!!
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