After a week of
job hunting it is very important to take some time at the weekend to open your
mind to other activities, to catch up with the world and what is going on and
get back in circulation, job hunting is in itself a job...looking for a job is
a job.
To keep an
interest and awareness of other things that are going on makes you seem
interested and aware and so more attractive as an employee, remember the old
saying...All work and no play...It is also good for you, everyone needs a break
from stress and job hunting is stressful. Another point to remember is that you
may well be desperate to get a job but to look desperate actually won’t
help you appeal to people you meet or talk to who may be able to help you .
Check out free
art shows or local fairs, local ones are often free or local streets have art
shows and other specialist fairs
Parks are always free,
if the weather is good go to a nice park and enjoy the open air and take a
picnic and ball games etc. for children, or a good book for yourself. Even if
there is not a park nearby, take a walk into town and see people and if you can,
stop for a coffee.
If you do not
have a Kindle it is quite likely that you are unable to afford one as they are
not cheap, especially when you are unemployed and buying one is not a priority
spend. However, you do not need a Kindle to read the many free kindle books
that are available as you can download a reading application for your PC,
tablet or even phone.
Instead of spending
the money it costs to go to see a film , check out the free films and TV
programmes that can be found online, have your friends round and don't send out
for Pizzas etc., have a bring and share !!
If you have a PC and
internet access at home chill out and enjoy the loads of free music you can
listen to online like Spotify
Rather than
wishing you could afford a spa day check out your toiletries and smellies and
creams and indulge yourself with a pampering day at home...it works for men too
!!
Speak to your
neighbours. , invite them for a cup of tea and get to know them. Mention that
you are job hunting, but don’t be a job hunting bore …. Enjoy the weekend!!
Valerie Hedges
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