Build Life Experiences with the Peace Corps

If you have the time and money to take off from a traditional job and looking to make an impact within the world and add something unique to your resume and life experiences then check out volunteer opportunities with the Peace Corps. Volunteers work with schools, non-profits and governments on social and economic development in countries around the world. This can be the experience of a lifetime and might find you new opportunities or interests in the future.

Do Whatever it Takes

If times are getting tough and you still have not found employment do whatever it takes! Don't be above certain opportunities because they are below your normal educational or employment background. Times are tough and sometimes we just need to suck it up. Paying your bills, providing for your family and general survival are more important than your temporary status or employment. Pick up some quick money by doing jobs like waiting tables, bartending, retail sales, food or newspaper delivery and other such jobs that are always hiring.

CoolWorks

Are you looking for something different or cool? Check out CoolWorks.com for summer and seasonal jobs in great places like cruise ships, national parks, ski resorts and more!

SimplyHired

SimplyHired.com is a unique job search website that finds job listings pulled from Internet search engines by searching via job title, skills, company and location. They also have resources like job salaries, job trends and more.

Hiring Locally

Check out Hiringlocally.com for jobs in your area. Search by zip code and work interest and get started. You do have to sign up but who knows what you may find in your area.

Job Search Easy

Jobsearcheasy.com is just that, an easy place to work on your job search. Search for jobs by location and occupation, post your resume, set job alerts, find resources like resume critiques and much more.

Corn on the Job

I recently found an interesting and upbeat job website called Corn on the Job. They have a wealth of articles, resources and plenty more to keep you headed in the direction of your next job.

Use the Resources of your Local Unemployment Office and State Website

Check out your local unemployment office to see what services they may provide. Most offices have computers for job searching and research, books on resume writing and much more. Also check out the unemployment website for your state which should have a section for job openings and more. Your local and state unemployment resources are there to help you.

NationJob

Check out job search engine NationJob.com to search for jobs, subscribe to email job alerts, career resources and more.

YouTube

If you're looking for a unique way to find a job try using YouTube. With this generation growing up online more and more people are using social media including videos posted on YouTube. This can show your creativity and it's more personal. It's a great way to promote yourself and you never know who might see it at anytime 24 hours a day. I have actually seen some companies ask for a short video for some job listings. Use your creativity and you never know it might go viral which could lead to all kinds of possible opportunities.

Job Search USA

For those in the United States take a look at Jobsearchusa.org. This is a very straight forward and easy job search website where you can browse jobs by state, job type and more.

Resume Dictionary

Check out Resumedictionary.com for free resume templates, resume builders, resume examples, power words, resume writing tips and much more!

Create Your Own Job

Stop looking for a job and create your own. Everyday people are starting their own businesses but this is not for the faint at heart and takes a lot of work. Usually this takes a good working business plan and some sort of finances in place. With the job market being so bad many older workers are finally making the career change to entrepreneur and good luck to all of them. If any of our readers have taken this plunge we would love to hear your story.

Job Searching Strategies

I recently found another blog similar to mine that spotlights certain job search strategies. Visit Jobsearchingstrategies.com for a great list of topics, ideas and resources for your job hunt.