Volunteer Your Services

Ask to work without pay, particularly if you like an organization or its field. While this is not a primary suggestion for job hunting, volunteers who do well may receive consideration when hiring does occur, or you may make yourself indispensable by the level of your work. A caution here: don't make working without pay an open-ended option. Set a timeframe, such as 3 weeks or what is reasonable in your situation, when you would need to again focus time on other job hunting activities.

Consider contacting one of the many organizations that regularly utilizes volunteers in your local community. For a job hunter, there are many benefits to volunteering. Volunteer service is content for your resume, as it shows the value of your work skills to potential employers. While volunteering, you will be networking with new people that can open up potential employment opportunities. The organization you are volunteering at may be willing to provide a reference on your abilities. Volunteering your skills and services to those less fortunate than yourself can help put your job hunting efforts into better perspective. Try the websites www.volunteermatch.org and www.newmexserve.org, or visit your local community center to find volunteering opportunities.