Networking with others who are unemployed

Job searching can be a lonely experience. Although there are times when you are with other folks at interviews, job fairs and support groups but for the most part your time is spent at home researching possible job leads and studying new career advice on the web. This lonely experience can turn quickly into a depressing experience if you limit the amount of time you spend with other folks, especially other folks who are like you, unemployed.

Where do you find people who are in a similar situation?

• If you attend church that would be a good place to start 
• Those job fairs that you attend are another great place to find other unemployed folks that would appreciate becoming friends  
• Job forums and there are plenty of them is a great place to connect with folks who are in a similar situation 
• Since this recession is so encompassing you probably already know somebody who is unemployed. 

Keep in contact on a regular basis

It is not just a matter of contacting your unemployed friends once in awhile make it a point to contact them on a regular basis and exchange ideas. You don’t want to call people or meet with them just to complain try to be constructive. Remain positive! If you have found out any interesting job leads or information that might be helpful let your unemployed friends know about it and in turn they will do the same for you. This will be a win-win situation for everybody.

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