I recently met a woman who was looking for work who had a great strategy; she asked what she could do for my organization! The question took me aback because I work at a social service agency; typically customers come in to discuss their needs.
We didn't have a need for her skills at the moment but the literacy program did. And let me tell you, she's at the top of my call list if I have run across a job opening in her field. She just had a very refreshing attitude about her.
Are you tired of asking for a job? Why not try volunteering? It gives you a great opportunity to network with community members. And the next time you're at a group event, you can introduce yourself as "a literacy volunteer" or a "member of the library support program"--instead of as a laid-off worker.
Did you know that United Way of Lake County maintains a list of volunteer opportunities in the community? You can find them all on the Find Help Lake County website!
Volunteering does work. It lead me to a great part-time job that I've been doing for the past five years. It's an excellent place to network.
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