ALTERNATIVE JOB SEARCH by Kehinde Akintobi
We continue from last week
STRATEGIES: STEP 2: EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMS:
Employability refers to the capability to get and keep satisfactory work. An employability program is therefore designed to enhance the skills of job seekers to help them become more attractive to prospective employers. Some organizations also arrange internship opportunities for deserving participants after the program.
Some programs are targeted towards specific Industries e.g. Oil & Gas or Finance whilst others are general. Remember to investigate programs and firms before spending money. Ask questions about content, facilitators, internship placement and testimonies. Such programs could empower you, draw you closer to a job or either give you one. A lot of people yearn to earn. A lot of times, it pays to learn first.
STEP 3: VOLUNTEERING: In situations where direct work opportunities are difficult to find, job seekers can creatively use volunteering as a tactic to attract jobs. This may work when in discussions with a potential employer who has doubts about taking you on for a job possibly because you have little experience or there isn't a vacant role.
You can offer to work for free for a month or ask to collect just transport stipends during a trial period and show what you have to offer. After an impressive performance, you can then be accepted for full time employment. Companies offer free samples to attract patronage from potential customers. Most regular employees also go through a 6 month probation period and sometimes get increased pay afterwards. So then, working for free may just be a step towards working for a fee. During a month free trial period, you get into the work environment and gain some experience which can even make you more attractive to employers. Some apprentices pay their mentors to learn under them, so you should realize this is an opportunity even if you are not paid.
There are organisations such as non-profit bodies that need volunteers, but offer valuable professional experience and network. It is better to earn nothing and learn something than to stay job hunting, earning and learning nothing.
STRATEGIES: STEP 2: EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMS:
Employability refers to the capability to get and keep satisfactory work. An employability program is therefore designed to enhance the skills of job seekers to help them become more attractive to prospective employers. Some organizations also arrange internship opportunities for deserving participants after the program.
Some programs are targeted towards specific Industries e.g. Oil & Gas or Finance whilst others are general. Remember to investigate programs and firms before spending money. Ask questions about content, facilitators, internship placement and testimonies. Such programs could empower you, draw you closer to a job or either give you one. A lot of people yearn to earn. A lot of times, it pays to learn first.
STEP 3: VOLUNTEERING: In situations where direct work opportunities are difficult to find, job seekers can creatively use volunteering as a tactic to attract jobs. This may work when in discussions with a potential employer who has doubts about taking you on for a job possibly because you have little experience or there isn't a vacant role.
You can offer to work for free for a month or ask to collect just transport stipends during a trial period and show what you have to offer. After an impressive performance, you can then be accepted for full time employment. Companies offer free samples to attract patronage from potential customers. Most regular employees also go through a 6 month probation period and sometimes get increased pay afterwards. So then, working for free may just be a step towards working for a fee. During a month free trial period, you get into the work environment and gain some experience which can even make you more attractive to employers. Some apprentices pay their mentors to learn under them, so you should realize this is an opportunity even if you are not paid.
There are organisations such as non-profit bodies that need volunteers, but offer valuable professional experience and network. It is better to earn nothing and learn something than to stay job hunting, earning and learning nothing.
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