Out of work: What now?

We’ve all been affected somehow through recent downsizing and job cuts. The “unemployment rate ticked down to 8.5%, its lowest level since early 2009,” says Ben Casselman from the Wall Street Journal. Now is the time to stand back and set some immediate and effective ways to start earning money.

• Evaluate your expertise - Was your previous job something you didn’t enjoy? Now is the time to start thinking about what you love and what you thrive at doing. Take a look at some of the most needed careers, healthcare for one, “Rising demand for preventative care and an aging baby boomer population will continue to create opportunities for health services professionals. Education and transportation were the runners-up, with 48% and 39% growth, respectively, in the last year,” says indeed blog on their job statistics. 

• Act your part - Career Diva, Eve Tahmincioglu said it best in her blog, ‘Don’t look so unemployed,’ “I’m not saying you should lie, but if you mention your unemployment in a cover letter or resume you are nuts. Take that out now! I know you guys do that. I recently read a cover letter that included a few paragraphs on why the person was jobless. Forget that. No one wants to hear your sob story. Seriously, they’ll think less of you, or worse, pity you.” Take the strong approach by being confident and clear on the job you are applying. 

• Register on NextCrew!  If you have already evaluated your expertise, it should be easy for you to register and start booking some open shifts on NextCrew.com. It can also be a way to further your communication and expertise as you search for a more permanent roll. Also, if you are working through NextCrew, you are not unemployed – it’s a perfect vehicle to avoid unnecessary unemployment questions by new employers.