{"id":566,"date":"2014-08-19T18:55:57","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T07:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2024-01-03T19:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T08:14:35","slug":"5-ways-stay-productive-looking-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/5-ways-stay-productive-looking-job\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways To Stay Productive When Looking For A Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re taking a break from your career, unemployed or have been made redundant, it can be exciting, daunting and possibly a scary time if you don\u2019t know what your next step is. You might want to crawl into bed and not get out everyday till 11am, watch Ellen, eat ice cream and do absolutely nothing. And sure you can do that on day one, but it\u2019s definitely not a pattern that you should get in.<\/p>\n

Keeping up your productivity is important for your brain functionality and emotional wellbeing. Plus you might learn a new skill, get more in-tune with yourself and make new connections.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 ways to remain productive when you\u2019re looking for work:
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1. Lean new skills<\/b>
\nNow that you\u2019ve got the spare time, some experience under your belt, it\u2019s time to juice up your resume with some new skills. It could be in your current area, or maybe something a bit different, either way it’s important to always keep the mind challenged. Plus any extra courses will look great on the resume.<\/p>\n

So what can you learn? Many colleges and Universities offer short courses if you know you are taking off a longer amount of time. However if you\u2019re money conscious and not wanting to sign up to a longer course, look at courses offered by General Assembly<\/a> or online with Skillshare<\/a>. These companies offer anything from coding to typography and digital marketing.<\/p>\n

Just give them a go, you might discover a new passion you never knew you had.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Stay in contact and network<\/b>
\nIt\u2019s important to stay in touch with past work collegues and mentors who can not only help you with possible career opportunities, but also help guide you to meet others and keep you in the loop with industry news.<\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s not what you know, but who you know.<\/p>\n

3. Keep the money rolling in<\/b>
\nJust because you\u2019re not employed doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t keep earning money and support your lifestyle. Whether it\u2019s walking someones dogs, cleaning a house or using your professional skills on Airtasker<\/a> there are hundreds of tasks uploaded daily. Some Airtaskers even earn up to $1,000 a week.<\/p>\n

4. Look after yourself<\/b>
\nWhile indulging in TV box sets of your favourite show and eating out for every meal can be fun, it\u2019s not exactly the best for your health. Giving a bit of extra focus on getting fit and healthy can be great for the body and mind, might even give you a new perspective.<\/p>\n

Make sure you set goals and challenge yourself to cook a new dish that you normally don\u2019t have time to attempt, or try a new activity a week such as stand-up paddle boarding or boxing with a friend.<\/p>\n

5. Pursue a passion<\/b>
\nDo you have a hobby or a passion that you already dedicate a lot of your spare time to such as photography or cooking? Maybe it\u2019s time to invest more time into it, who knows it could turn into your next career\u2026<\/p>\n

What\u2019s most important is to keep your chin up, make sure you have the best resume and apply for as many jobs as you can and you\u2019ll be back in the workforce better than ever soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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