Searching for employment is one of the most torturous endeavours as a young person.
Moving from one office to another and from company to company, sometimes in different regions, is truly a mind-boggling experience.
With the rain, the dust and the constant rejection, job-seeking is a mission to be respected.
It gives the seeker real experience to be tough, mindful and flexible.
While looking for a place to work, the life and times in college are forgotten as the reality on the job market sink in.
The job seeker forgets the excesses or the wants they had and what they visualised while in college - as they realise that the world out there doesn't recognise who they were in college.
As much as this is a humbling experience, nothing seems to demean job seekers more than the feared question: "What do you do for a living?" You'll notice that whenever you meet a person you've not seen most recently, the initial 20 seconds follow a common pattern.
In addition to reminding them your name vice-versa, it's automatic that you should be prepared to tell the other person "what you do for a living these days," In other words, where you work.
This is the question many unemployed people avoid.
For people still looking for employment, this question poses serious self-esteem concerns.
Many young people do not want to admit to their friends that they are still searching for jobs.
Some of these job seekers may have been the top performers in college - so appearing to struggle in the job search is, to them, a shame.
Such people avoid face to face meetings with their former college mates until they secure a decent job.
This is, however, tantamount to shooting yourself on the foot.
By staying away from former college colleagues for fear of being looked down upon, you are effectively missing out on one of the most effective job search opportunities.
The truth is that your friends are the people who best know you in terms of character and experience.
They could also make some of the trusted references during your job search.
Some of them could also be potential employers.
Conclusion Being jobless is not a sin.
It is a reality that many people across the world are grappling with.
Both the developed and developing nations are struggling to increase the rate of employment, especially among the youth.
Consider the fact that you could have been wired for self-employment.
Be proud of any opportunity you get.
If things get worse, you have to employ yourself.
So, what do you do for a living?
Moving from one office to another and from company to company, sometimes in different regions, is truly a mind-boggling experience.
With the rain, the dust and the constant rejection, job-seeking is a mission to be respected.
It gives the seeker real experience to be tough, mindful and flexible.
While looking for a place to work, the life and times in college are forgotten as the reality on the job market sink in.
The job seeker forgets the excesses or the wants they had and what they visualised while in college - as they realise that the world out there doesn't recognise who they were in college.
As much as this is a humbling experience, nothing seems to demean job seekers more than the feared question: "What do you do for a living?" You'll notice that whenever you meet a person you've not seen most recently, the initial 20 seconds follow a common pattern.
In addition to reminding them your name vice-versa, it's automatic that you should be prepared to tell the other person "what you do for a living these days," In other words, where you work.
This is the question many unemployed people avoid.
For people still looking for employment, this question poses serious self-esteem concerns.
Many young people do not want to admit to their friends that they are still searching for jobs.
Some of these job seekers may have been the top performers in college - so appearing to struggle in the job search is, to them, a shame.
Such people avoid face to face meetings with their former college mates until they secure a decent job.
This is, however, tantamount to shooting yourself on the foot.
By staying away from former college colleagues for fear of being looked down upon, you are effectively missing out on one of the most effective job search opportunities.
The truth is that your friends are the people who best know you in terms of character and experience.
They could also make some of the trusted references during your job search.
Some of them could also be potential employers.
Conclusion Being jobless is not a sin.
It is a reality that many people across the world are grappling with.
Both the developed and developing nations are struggling to increase the rate of employment, especially among the youth.
Consider the fact that you could have been wired for self-employment.
Be proud of any opportunity you get.
If things get worse, you have to employ yourself.
So, what do you do for a living?
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