Unemployment can bring on a range of emotions including anger and fear. If you have been unemployed forweeks or even months, it's not uncommon to eventually become bored.Unemployment also brings the gift of time, and if you play your cardsright, you can use the abundance of time in your day to learn newskills, network, or even change careers.

失業(yè)能夠給你帶來包括憤怒和恐懼在內(nèi)的一系列感情。如果你幾個星期甚至幾個月都找不到工作，最后變得厭煩也不會奇怪。失業(yè)也為你帶來了時間這個珍貴的禮物，如果你安排得當(dāng)?shù)脑?，你還可以妥善利用這段豐富的時間來學(xué)習(xí)新的技能，拓展你的交際網(wǎng)絡(luò)，甚至能夠換工作。

If you are looking for ways to beatthe unemployment blues and take charge of your career, follow theseinexpensive suggestions. You'll grow as a person and keep your resumein tip-top shape.

如果你正在想辦法發(fā)泄失業(yè)的郁悶，開始管理你的職業(yè)生涯，可以參考以下這些不會太讓你花錢的建議。你會獲得個人的成長，而你的簡歷也會因此更加出彩。

1. Study a foreign language

學(xué)一門新的外語

Have you always dreamed of learning tospeak Spanish or French? Now is the perfect time to learn. There aredozens of language instruction books and audio programs available.Checking out books and CDs from your local library gets you access tolessons for free. If you learn better by being in a classroomenvironment, many local colleges and adult education centers offerinexpensive courses. Adding language skills to your resume will helpyou stand out, as more and more companies seek bilingual applicants.

你是否經(jīng)常夢想著學(xué)會說西班牙語或法語？現(xiàn)在正是學(xué)習(xí)的最佳時機(jī)。可利用的語言教科書和教學(xué)音頻非常多。到當(dāng)?shù)貓D書館去找書和CD，可以讓你免費(fèi)學(xué)習(xí)。如果你想去教室里更好地學(xué)習(xí)的話，當(dāng)?shù)氐拇髮W(xué)以及成人教育中心有很多不是很貴的課程。在簡歷上多增加一門會的語言會讓你脫穎而出，越來越多的公司都在找掌握雙語的求職者。

2. Volunteer for a committee

成為一家委員會的志愿者。

Are you passionate about theenvironment or feeding the hungry? Volunteering for a committee is anexcellent way to give back to your community while working alongsideothers in a laid-back atmosphere. Look for committees that attractprofessionals in your industry so that you can make contacts.Committees meet anywhere from several months to a year or more --helping you form lasting relationships. Be sure to add your volunteerwork to your resume. Serving as a chair will showcase your leadershipskills to potential employers.

你熱衷環(huán)保或者幫助饑民嗎？去一家委員會當(dāng)志愿者不僅是回報你所在社團(tuán)的最好方法，還可以使你在一個悠閑的環(huán)境中和別人一起工作。尋找那些能夠引起你所在行業(yè)專業(yè)人士注意的社團(tuán)，這樣你就可以拓展你的交際圈。委員會的活動周期可以是幾個月，也可能是一年甚至更長時間，這樣有助于你建立長久的關(guān)系。要確保在簡歷上添加了這段志愿者的經(jīng)歷。如果是在委員會當(dāng)主席的話能夠向潛在雇主證明你的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)能力。

3. Join or start a networking group

加入或者創(chuàng)立一個社團(tuán)

Another good way to stay connected tothe business community is to join a networking group. In most citiesand towns there are local chambers of commerce and industryassociations that are open to individuals. Before investing in amembership fee, attend one or two events to be sure that you feelcomfortable and that you will make valuable connections. Consider allfees associated with each group.

另外一個和商業(yè)社團(tuán)保持聯(lián)系的好方法是加入一個社團(tuán)。很多城鎮(zhèn)都有對個人開放的當(dāng)?shù)厣虝凸I(yè)協(xié)會。在交入會費(fèi)之前，要先參加一兩次體驗活動來確保你在該社團(tuán)里感到舒服，你會結(jié)交到對你有幫助的朋友。將每個社團(tuán)的入會費(fèi)綜合起來考慮。

4. Learn HTML (or another computer software program)

學(xué)習(xí) HTML(或別的電腦軟件程序)

Now is the perfect time to learn HTMLor another computer program. You can find out which programs you needfor your industry by reading job postings. Libraries, local colleges,and adult education centers usually offer short-term computer classes.If you'd prefer to learn on your own, online learning is a convenientand inexpensive option.

現(xiàn)在正好是學(xué)習(xí)HTML或別的電腦程序的最佳時機(jī)。你可以通過閱讀你所在行業(yè)的工作職位要求來弄清楚你應(yīng)該學(xué)習(xí)什么樣的程序。圖書館，當(dāng)?shù)氐拇髮W(xué)，以及成人教育機(jī)構(gòu)經(jīng)常都會提供短期的電腦培訓(xùn)。如果你更喜歡自學(xué)的話，在線教程則是更方便、實惠的選擇。


當(dāng)學(xué)徒

If there's an industry or particularjob you've always been curious about, or if you want to gain workexperience in a new field, consider becoming an apprentice. Do someresearch about local professionals in your chosen field and approachthem about shadowing them or doing some volunteer work for them. Besure that you and the company are on the same page in terms of any payand length of stay before you start. This will give you a bird's-eyeview into a job or career before making a big investment in time oradditional training.

如果你對某個行業(yè)或某個工作機(jī)會特別好奇，或者你想在新的行業(yè)學(xué)到工作經(jīng)驗，那就考慮去當(dāng)學(xué)徒吧。在你選擇的行業(yè)里調(diào)查一下在職人員，通過模仿他們或志愿為他們工作來接近他們。在開始之前要先確定公司與你對報酬和工作時限方面的要求達(dá)成了一致。當(dāng)學(xué)徒會讓你在作出重大投資或進(jìn)行培訓(xùn)之前，對該職業(yè)有全面的了解。

6. Job hunt

找工作

While these are all great ways to keepbusy and beef up your resume, don't forget to spend time job huntingfor your next gig. With all of your new skills and connections, you'llbe ahead of the pack in your search.

這些都是保持忙碌的好方法，也能夠充實你的簡歷，但是不要忘記了繼續(xù)找下一份工作。有了你所學(xué)到的新技能和新認(rèn)識的朋友，你將會在求職的道路上更勝一籌。

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