10 Daily Activities to Break Out of the Long-term Unemployment Funk
5. Practice
Professional athletes have pre-seasons because their skills become rusty when they are not using them. It takes time for them to get back into the swing of things and eliminate the types of mistakes and mishaps that occur after an extended time off. The same can be true of the long-term unemployed. This makes many companies hesitant to hire those who haven’t worked for some time even if they were successful in the past. One great way for a person to keep her skills sharp until she can find work is to offer them on freelance and/or volunteer bases. Not only can they keep their mind and mindset active and get a sense of accomplishment, but they can also get some positive references and have some solid answers for those who interview them.
