Dr. Bamster's Blog

It is quite common for many job seekers to feel that so much of their time is idle waiting for the phone to ring!  This can make for many depressing days, and therefore I suggest that you consider doing some community service work to keep you focused and busy.

Now what do I mean by community service work? For some of you, you are already volunteering through your church or synagogue.  For others, you may be active in your local Food Pantry or Homeless Shelter.  So, do alittle research the nonprofit organizations in your area and which ones are of interest to you.

How does this type of work help you with your job search?  Basically, you are doing something that gets you focused and out of your house.  It also requires that you plan your days - balancing job search time, networking and interviewing with satisfying your commitment to your volunteer assignment.  Often, you meet other people who are unemployed and together you help each other discover leads, etc.   Employers are impressed with people who are self-motivated and keep busy working in any capacity. 

So, give it a try...you may find it inspirational and your job search will benefit.

Have a great day!