{"id":2768,"date":"2022-08-15T12:01:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T12:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cn7w3i4565-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2022-08-15T12:01:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T12:01:05","slug":"how-to-help-your-friend-find-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/how-to-help-your-friend-find-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to help your friend find a job"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your friend is out job hunting for a great new opportunity, it can be a time of excitement. But let\u2019s face it: it can also be a time of hard knocks and uncertainties. As soon as the job search starts taking longer than it should, it\u2019s okay to experience a flagging enthusiasm. However, take it from the team at Adzuna<\/a>, the right kind of support can help your friend stay focused. It can also make the waiting game easier for them. Here are some pointers on how to help your friend find a job!<\/p>\n

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Help your friend find a job by boosting their confidence.<\/h1>\n

Whether you\u2019ll admit it or not, you’re a cheerleader for your friend. This also means that you have the ability to help identify their strengths and assist them in finding opportunities for success. Encourage your friend to start making (and keeping) lists of everything positive surrounding the situation.<\/p>\n

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Don’t micromanage<\/h1>\n

Your friend needs to research which companies are hiring and what positions are currently in high demand in the job marketplace. They should also be actively networking and sending out their resume. Sure, you can help them do that, but try to avoid micromanaging their schedule. Instead of focusing on asking questions like \u201cHow was your job search today?\u201d rather shift towards something like: \u201cHow is your research coming along on company X?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Don’t delegate<\/h1>\n

Sometimes our friends end up unemployed, but that doesn\u2019t mean they want to remain in that status. Remember that the primary focus at play is that your friend has to find a job as soon as possible. Sure, she might have more free time during the day, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re in charge of filling up those time slots with chores on her to-do list. Many of us assume that unemployed job seekers have more spare time to do whatever they feel like doing. But it\u2019s essential that you don\u2019t expect your friend to naturally just tackle activities you don’t have time for while you’re at work.<\/p>\n

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Chat about finances<\/h1>\n

Finances can be a big issue when one of your friends suddenly finds themselves unemployed. Help your friend identify what salary range he or she should be looking at in his new job. You can also help them set up a new budget. See to it that your friend applies for unemployment benefits as soon as they are unemployed.<\/p>\n

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Last thoughts on how to help your friend find a job<\/h2>\n

At the end of the day, the idea of your friend being unemployed doesn\u2019t necessarily spell D.O.O.M for your friendship. As long as you\u2019re as proactive and supportive as you can be during this time, your friend should value your input and be back on track towards achieving his job goals in no time at all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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