If the Job Hunt is Taking a While

It can get discouraging when you have a college degree and work experience but you’re still having trouble getting the job you want. Right now I’m attempting to change careers and I’ve found that compared to the rest of the applicants, I’m lacking in the work experience department.
So what do you do about it? Several things. For starters, Volunteering is a great way to gain experience. Plus you never know who you might meet. Find a volunteer position that’s related to what you want to do and an organization you are interested in working for. Talk to people, network!
Find internships that help you develop skills and again, you never know who you may meet. Intern with an organization where you want to work and voila, you now have some good networks within the company who know how you work.
I’m also taking an online class to beef up my skills. It gives me something to do during the days and I feel like I’m being productive. Look through what your local colleges offer and what classes are online.
I’ve also noticed what systems many jobs prefer I am familiar with and I’ve taken the time to download the program (there are free trials online for some of them) and taking the online tutorials. Now I’ve just added another skill to my resume.
I really have found that there are so many ways to getting experience, and for me, being active in increasing my work experience makes me feel like I’m headed in the right direction toward the job that I really want.