Posted by IsoM on November 4, 2002, at 19:29:01
In reply to Getting Back into the Workforce, posted by Alara on November 3, 2002, at 23:47:54
Alara, what helped me might not help you but I'll suggest it anyway.
Here in Canada, there's lots of agencies that work for the government, helping people to join the work force. They're free, paid by the government. Some are better than others.
It's not that you're new to working & neither was I, but the 2-3 week course gets you out of the house each day to be there. It mixes you with other people all focusing on finding jobs. It'll help build your confidence in writing resumes, doing interviews, & learning of any workplace legal changes that might have been enacted since you last worked.
Most of these places have computers too that will teach some computer skills if lacking. There's also sites & links to jobs advertised that we don't always know about.
It's not like you'll learn that much new but it helps psyche you up for working again, mentally preparing you. You might even connect with someone there who'll help you in a job different than you expected to get.
Also, keep your mind open to making money in other ways. Is there anything you're good at & really like? Sometimes these things we think of as just interests or hobbies can be parlayed into giving us some extra income. If you can't think of anything, ask at the job preparation place. They may point you to leads.
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