By now I’m sure you’ve all realized that our economy is not exactly at its peak. Some of you, like myself, may be in school so you aren’t really worried about job-hunting yet. Others of you have been looking for employment for some time now, but your success rate has been quite low. Regardless of where you are at, this economy is not showing any sure signs of recovery in the near future, so it might be time to beef up those resumes.
If you are having a hard time finding a paid job or internship than maybe it’s time to lower your standards. Settle for an unpaid position by volunteering your time; when you do a job well, and prove to be reliable even in an unpaid position, it’s a sure way to catch the organizations eye. Sometimes you have to bend over backwards to get a foot in the door, and this is just one way to do so.
Another easy way you can extend your resume is by doing volunteer work. Not only does it show an organization you are willing to go the extra mile, but you never know who you might meet in the process; it’s a great way to network. Imagine this: You volunteer for a local church event and you end up working with a woman who owns her own PR (insert employment interest here) firm, talk about getting a foot in the door.
One last thing I’ll leave you with is something that helped me get my internship this summer. Create an online portfolio. My online portfolio serves as an extended resume and it showcases some of my schoolwork samples and resume in an attractive manner. I sent out the link to a number of employers and I got a lot of positive feedback from it.
Although times are tough economically, there are things you can do to help yourself stand out from the hundreds of other applicants vying for the same positions. Start being proactive, companies won’t just come knocking, you have got to go earn it.
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