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HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE WHILE UNEMPLOYED By GrammarCamp.com

How To Be Productive While Unemployed

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HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE WHILE UNEMPLOYED By GrammarCamp.com

INTRODUCTIONIt can be difficult to be productive when you’re employed, but it’s even more difficult when you’re unemployed. During such times, it can be hard to find the motivation to do anythingconstructive. But not to worry—it might just be a blessing in disguise. Although you might not be earning a regular paycheck, you do have the time to do many productive things—other than look for a job—that will keep you on track. In fact, you might even gain a new skill as you learn how to be productive while unemployed.

Read these 20 tips for how you can stay productive, learn new things, and check items off your bucket list while unemployed:

TIP #1Think about what went wrong at your previous job and why. Assess the situation so you can avoid the same thing happening in the future.

TIP #2Do you have any

habits that may have

caused you to lose

your job or that are

preventing you from

landing one,

especially in your

field? If so, take this

time to work on

fixing them.

TIP #3Do you have a passion? Pursue it. Read about the skills and requirements needed to do a job in this field, and work toward obtaining them.

TIP #4

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Read up on world and industry news; be informed about what’s going on and how you (and the industry you want to work in) might be affected by the current global situation.

TIP #5

TIP #6Make a list and plan goals for each day. Your list and goals need not be extensive, but knowing what you’re going to do on a particular day will help you get it done. Plus, who doesn’t feel good after crossing something off a list?

TIP #7Update your résumé and have

it edited and proofread by a

professional editing company

such as Scribendi.com.

TIP #8Search for small projects or

freelance jobs with which to

get by while you search for

something more permanent.

TIP #9Talk to friends, family, neighbors—anyone you come into contact with who could potentially help you with your job search or connect you to someone who could help.

TIP #10 Pay it forward and do your best to help those around you, even if they’re in the same situation as you are.

TIP #11Visit a career services or recruitment agency to help you spruce up your résumé and get you started on your job search.

Exercise! Make it a point to get out of the house and do something active at least once a day. Whether it’s walking your dog around the neighborhood or going to the gym, make an effort to get some fresh air and move your body. It will help keep stress away as well as break up your day.

TIP #12

TIP #13 On the same note, why not try meditating? Melt stress away and calm your mind through some relaxing meditation.

TIP #14Stick to a schedule and treat

your days as you would

regular workdays. This way, it

will be much easier to meet

your daily and weekly goals.

TIP #15

Get out of your comfort zone and try something different. This can

include something you’ve always wanted to do, or something that

will make your résumé stand out. For example, teach yourself how

to code, learn a new language, or start playing an instrument.

TIP #16Volunteer. This can be something in your desired field of employment or it can be a cause that you’ve always wanted to support. It will feel great to give back to the community, and you’ll be able to meet and interact with a whole new group of people who share your interests.

TIP #17 Join a club or professional organization. Not only will this give you a chance to network and meet people, but it’s always refreshing to get out, learn new things, and indulge your interests.

Create a profile on a career site such as LinkedIn. This is a great way for you to network, get a better understanding of your own skills and experience, and look for jobs in your field.

TIP #18

TIP #19

Read, read, read! Read books and articles about your industry and how to land a job in your field. Read articles about things that productive people do. Read books about how to boost your career. Gather information from credible sources that will help you in your job hunt, and take this opportunity to increase your knowledge (and share it with others).

TIP #20Finally, relax and spend quality time with family and friends. You might not always have the time to do so—take advantage of it while you do. Your loved ones will appreciate it, too!