5 Unique Ways to Find Work

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Unfortunately, with the current state of the economy, many people are out trying to find work. They’re applying for every open position even those they are overqualified for, increasing the competition for available jobs. That is why it is so important that you stand above the crowd. You have to prove that hiring you would be adding an asset to their company. 

These Unique ways to find a job might just Help

1. Social Networking.

• Internet social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are all the rage. Many people use these sites to chat with long lost friends or find old loves, but they are also great networking places to find work as well! 
• The idea behind social networks is to build a relationship. That means that you will want to show off your value before asking desperately for a job. You always can use your social network to post jobs as well. Plus a lot of people are looking at social media as a place where to post jobs,
• It may not work overnight, but these sites have some incredible word of mouth possibilities, so be diligent and keep networking and broadcasting that you are available for work!

2. Offer services for free.

Okay, I know what you are thinking: why should you offer services for free when you do not even have a job? Are you not supposed to be making money with your skills and talents? Yes, but offering your services for free can actually work in your favor and set you apart from your competition.

• For example, are you a talented child care professional looking to get your foot in the door of a new daycare center? Are you an awesome cook who would love to work in a new restaurant in town?

• Offer to work for them for a week for free. If they are pleased with your work, you may be hired on the spot, or at least when they have their first available opening. 

The most important thing to remember is you have to be a top-notch volunteer for that week. You want them to discover what an asset you could be as a paid employee.

3. Write to prospective employers.

• Compose a letter to businesses that you are seriously interested in. In the letter, highlight how you’ll boost business for the company and discuss what you’d bring to the table. But DO NOT give away all your ideas. I have seen companies take ideas without hiring the person. Always keep the important or crucial parts of your plan close to your chest. 

• If you can convince them that they are better off with you than without you, then you’ve won the battle. Make sure the letter is professional, grammatically correct, and confident.

• Your goal is to make others understand why they need you as an employee, not to beg them for a job. There is a big difference, but it is very easy to cross that line, so use good judgment. And by all means, do not cross the line and start showing up outside of the workplace to show how interested you are in the job, because that is crossing the line a little and borders on being a stalker. This can scare some future employers off right away. So remember to play it cool.

4. Do it the old fashioned way.

• In this generation of faxes and emails, your resume can easily get lost in the shuffle. Something to consider is to dress professionally and hit the pavement. Yes go the old fashioned route when looking for a job, prospective employers will respect you more. The fact you take the time to ask them in person for a job rather than calling a million times a day shows respect for their time. 

• Introduce yourself, shake hands, and hand them a well-prepared resume package.

• Building a relationship with someone is an important part of standing above the crowd. It also allows a manager to put a face to a resume rather than just pick a resume up off the fax machine or out of their email inbox. 

• Though it may take a bit of footwork and perseverance, this may be your perfect way to make an impression when applying for a coveted job.

5. Place an ad in the newspaper or online.

When looking for a job, the first place we all tend to go is the help wanted section in the newspaper or on a classifieds website. There we gaze over hundreds of ads and apply to as many as we possibly can.

• Maybe you can turn the tables! This is where you can think outside the box. What about placing your own ad telling prospective employers that you are free to work for them? Highlight your strengths and what position you will excel at.

• Remember, you are in control. You want prospective employers to pick up the phone and call you – not to skim your ad thinking, “Here is another desperate individual begging for work.”

Looking for a job today can be challenging, but thinking a bit differently than other job hunters may be all you need to get that position you have been hoping for. Stand out from your competition with these great tips, and be the one who lands the job!

And most importantly, remember to not get discouraged if the job search seems like it will not pan out. Just keep being persistent and work those contacts and soon the perfect job for you will show up if you put in the work looking for a job. And if all else fails, and you are a praying person, pray to God and ask Him for help in finding the right place for you in the job market. Sometimes it is where and when we least expect it that the perfect job for us opens us. Just remember that a no today may turn into a yes tomorrow. So good luck finding your next job. And remember you aren’t the only one without a job so be persistent. 

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