No Luck Finding A Job? Here Are 3 Things To Help

1. Sell Stuff - you don't have to watch PBS Antique Roadshow or History Channels Paws Stars long to realize that people pay big money for things many of us think are worthless. Antiques, electronics, and collectibles sell very well and chances are you have some of this around your house or apartment right now. You can use 'free' outlets like Craigslist and Garage Sales to move your items, but many people use online places like eBay and Amazon to sell things as well.
   
   Some items that sell well online: Video Games & Systems, Designer Clothing, Shoes & Handbags, Vintage Antiques & Collectibles, TV's, DVD's, Exercise Equipment and much more. If you spend just a small amount of time listing your items - you are bound to get some extra cash for things you probably aren't using much anyway.
   
2. Get Creative With Your Job Search - Spend all day on Facebook or Twitter? Do you know your city like no one else in town? Maybe you spend all day talking on the phone ... chances are you have 'skills' that you don't even consider trying to make a career out of. Many people apply for jobs based on what education they have and experience ... not what they are passionate about or what they enjoy doing the most. You'd be amazed at the businesses that need help with Facebook, Twitter and getting 'recognized' on the web. All you need to do is use your knowledge of building a network on those sites and apply those to a business that needs 1,000 friends or followers. Most places that offer this service are not located in the Valley, so going door to door would help you market your skills to businesses in your area. Most companies have a need for promotion and marketing, but no one ever comes to their door and sells them on it. Creating your own 'small business' could be as simple as creating Facebook and Twitter pages for local companies.
   
3. Go back to school. Especially if you have never gone to college, or finished High School. If you are the first person from your family to go to college and you need financial aide - its almost 100% available in this case. Most other people can find scholarships, loans or financial aide/work study to help pay. The cost of going to school should never keep you from going. If you haven't found a job in several months (while applying for jobs/interviews) its a sign that your skills are not attractive enough to employers. Going to school is the best way to improve your skills and raise your pay when you find a job that hires you.