2. Explore Your Options
Instead of looking at this frustratingly slow period as a hindrance for your career progression, why not choose to look at it as an opportunity? Now’s your chance to explore different career options and find what you’re truly interested in, rather than continuing to apply for positions in the hopes of landing anything. When all is said and done, you still want your next job to be one you enjoy—not just one that pays the bills.
So, contact a few people in your network to set up informational interviews. Talk to one of your professional contacts to find out about a potential job shadowing opportunity. Or, sign up for a class at a local college or community center to dive into a skill you’ve been meaning to pick up or refine. (Or, even better for couch lovers, sign up for a free online class.)
Use this time to test out and learn different things, because exploring new interests is never a waste of your time.
