Where To Get Help When You're Unemployed

When I started writing about job searching and careers many years ago, it was a challenging economy with high unemployment. It was a similar situation during the pandemic.

With layoffs in so many sectors this year, we seem to be heading back in that direction. What's different between then and now is unemployment benefits. In periods of high unemployment, extended unemployment benefits are typically in place. That currently isn't the case because the overall unemployment rate is low. But there's a mismatch between available jobs and workers seeking employment, leaving many unemployed workers without many options.

I wrote an article yesterday with resources for unemployed workers who can't make ends meet, and it's received more of a response than anything I've written before for Career Tool Belt or on LinkedIn.

So, I thought it would be worth sending an extra newsletter with the hope that it might help someone who is in a challenging situation and in need of help. I've also included information on using LinkedIn to help your job search.

If you don't need the information, I'm so glad for you. If it's even a little bit helpful, I'm glad about that as well. And please share if you know someone who is struggling. Thank you.

Where To Get Help When You're Unemployed

It can be scary when you're trying to get by on unemployment or don’t have any income at all, but you may be eligible for financial assistance to help you through this difficult time.

Here's a list of resources for unemployed workers, including financial, food, health care, transportation, utilities, computer and internet, phone, housing, training, job search assistance, and more.

How To Post an Open To Work Update

An Open To Work post on LinkedIn can be an invaluable job-seeking tool—if you use it the right way. If you don't, it could make your job search even more challenging.

Here’s how to brainstorm, write, and promote your open to work post for maximum (positive) effect, with examples.

Let a Company Know That You're Interested

LinkedIn has launched a new feature to help job seekers quickly and easily connect with a company. You can use the "I’m interested" button to express interest in working for a company without having to apply for a specific role. You can find this feature on the company’s About tab on a company's page.

Review these tips for letting a company know that you're interested in current (and future) opportunities. 

Do You Need Career Advice?

Do you have a question? Need job search or career assistance? Not sure how to get where you want your career to go? Join our Facebook Career Connections Group for help and advice, and follow Alison on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

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