How To Find Work When There’s a Global Pandemic Going On

The pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the most terrible things to happen to the world in a very long time. It’s affected billions of lives and many of us are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s a lack of support from the government or a lack of job openings due to businesses closing, there are many challenges involved and it’s tough to stay afloat when there are so few opportunities to take advantage of.

If you’re struggling to advance your career and are looking for new employment opportunities, then you might have noticed that it’s quite hard to actually find work these days. However, if you know the right places to search, then you could potentially uncover a few golden opportunities that are just waiting for you to take advantage of.

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Don’t just look at typical job boards

Job boards are going to be extremely congested because everyone’s looking for work. Most people only know of job boards because they’re advertised in the media, so it’s likely the very first (and perhaps the only) place that people will search for a job online. So here are a few suggestions on other places to search:

  • Consider local job boards. These might be posted in community centers or even local supermarkets and stores.
  • Look at business websites. You might find delivery driver openings that aren’t posted on a job board because the company could be searching for drivers that have the initiative to look up the company instead of just checking out a job board.
  • If you’re confident in your skills and experiences, consider pitching to a company. Some businesses are technically never recruiting–they just wait for people to come to them, especially if they have a good reputation in the industry.

There are lots of different options to help you find work. It’s worth searching around for multiple options so that you understand what’s available outside of regular job boards. There tends to be less competition and you’re more likely to find a job if you actively search.

Consider starting your own business

Whether you become a freelancer or start a side hustle, there are lots of options for you to start your own business. This is made a lot easier thanks to the internet giving us countless opportunities to reach a global audience.

It’s not easy to start your own business, especially if you consider all of the considerations that you need to keep in mind. However, if you’ve identified a gap in the market or have skills that can be marketed in a freelance business model then it’s worth trying to take advantage of it. Starting a business involves a lot of research and you need to actively pitch your services to customers. However, if you can overcome those initial hurdles, then there’s a high chance that you’ll be able to succeed.

While it’s not easy to find work during a pandemic, there are certainly lots of uncovered opportunities just waiting to be explored.

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