"The only permanent job we have, whether or not we are employed, is job hunting."
One of the mistakes we often make is believing that once we get that long-awaited job, our search is over. In reality, as is often the case with ex-presidents, one never withdraws entirely from this activity. Or at least it is not advisable to do so. Even when you have a job, you must keep your eyes open for the opportunities that surround us, especially in a work environment like today.
We must remember that our work, our career, is one of our best investments.
Tips:
1 - Maintain your network and cultivate them: the vast majority of jobs - according to some reliable studies, about 70% of jobs are got through friends and personal contacts.
2 - Check periodically the press announcements, Internet and specialized magazines. It is the most effective method - after contacts - to get a job.
3 - Participate in professional activities, as boring as they may seem there you can increase your contacts or even stumble upon a new job.
4 - Polish your knowledge. Training programs are never a waste of time or energy; rather, it may open doors for you in the future.
5 - Prepare for eventualities. Have your resume updated, and create an emergency financial fund equivalent to three months of your salary. Also, prepare an alternative budget that includes only essential expenses. And remember that losing your job is not a judgment on your performance, but rather an eventuality resulting from many circumstances.
6 - Break the vicious circle of unemployment, thinking of new alternatives, such as working for yourself or accepting "freelance" jobs - something that companies often look for in order to reduce costs.
7 - Seek to diversify. Take your knowledge to new areas that need more hands than others. Changes will come in the country's workplace.
And finally, if you want to think optimistically, remember that the best job is the one you haven't got yet.
