We have all heard the myth that there are no jobs and this has led to people on a large scale, losing hope and ceasing their search. While it is true that fewer businesses are hiring, employment opportunities do exist, they vary from state to state and city to city so why not visit indeed.com and see how your area stacks up.
If you know someone who is is unemployed you could take it a step further and do a search in their field of expertise. If you don’t find any openings, consider looking for related jobs, unskilled employment and work that only requires minimal training, some positions offer almost seamless transitions. Maybe they would consider an apprenticeship, this does come under the heading of deferred gratification but in a field like engineering for example highly skilled workers are hard to find and the salary is competitive.
Highly skilled job seekers can be reluctant to take a lesser position especially if they have student loans and the salary doesn’t stack up. Some worry about putting such jobs on their resume but you don’t have to do that.
If all else fails hit the pavement and keep an eye out for hiring posters. Even if you don’t see a sign just walk in and ask if they have any vacancies. Encourage your unemployed friend/ relative to do the same and to keep a few copies of their resume on them just in case. Make use of your personal connections and social networks, remember everybody knows somebody, they may know of a suitable position either at their workplace or through a third party.
Even mothers of small children shouldn’t count themselves out if they can’t afford daycare but have a professional background in childcare. Some facilities actually allow employees to bring their kids in with them.
The more workers there are the less burden local governments have on them to provide unemployment benefits and welfare. That money could be used elsewhere perhaps to pay financial obligations. Private money being spent locally and nationally helps everyone. Buying sparks demand, which in turn spurs production and of course sales taxes are added to the revenue stream.
Martina McCullough