9 Jaw-Dropping Easy Ways To Always Have A Job
Are you jobless? Discover nine secrets to always have a job and never be unemployed again!
Losing your job feels like the end of the world.
Unemployment means you need to start applying for jobs again.
People judge you when you aren't working.
The reality is that the old way of relying on a single job is gone.
The rise of part-time, gig, and remote work gives you more opportunities.
You can even start an online business today with a small investment.
The jobs that I have worked have been gig and retail sales jobs. I learned digital marketing strategy by building my personal and business online presence. Despite working jobs that never paid well, I have sales and marketing skills to run and grow my business.
You can learn in-demand skills to always have a job.
1. Master An In-Demand Skill
The job market is constantly changing.
Skills and industries that were once highly valuable are now useless.
Some skills become useless, while others continue to be in high demand.
You need the right skills to have job security.
🚨Problem
Automation, outsourcing, and industry changes make jobs disappear.
You'll struggle to find work with outdated skills.
Employers won't hire you if they don't see the value that you offer them.
Having work experience in a highly competitive job market is not enough.
✅Solution
Research what skills are growing and in high demand.
Learn skills that businesses always need, like sales and marketing.
Learn tech skills like coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Go into healthcare.
Look into the trades and become an electrician, plumber, or contractor.
To learn in-demand skills:
Go back to school.
Earn certifications.
Take online courses.
Read free content online.
Watch walkthrough videos on YouTube.
Aim to spend at least an hour a day on improving your skills.
😎Why Does This Matter?
People will always pay you for a valuable skill.
Having a valuable skill gives you more opportunities.
You can work full-time, freelance, work remotely, or teach others.
Skills give you options.
The right skills mean that you'll never be without income.
2. Build A Digital Portfolio
A resume isn't enough today for an employer to hire you.
Employers want proof of what value you offer them.
A digital portfolio demonstrates your skills in action.
🚨Problem
Most job applicants only send resumes.
A piece of paper doesn't show your abilities.
Employers are taking risks in hiring people.
They want to see your work first.
You're just like every job applicant when you don't show employers your skill set.
✅Solution
Create a simple website to showcase your writing.
Use platforms like Behance to show your graphic design skills.
If you're in coding, use GitHub.
Include your best projects, case studies, and testimonials.
When applying online, you can save PDFs and images of your work to show to employers.
If you don't have work experience in the field you're trying to enter, create mock work samples or volunteer to create samples.
😎Why Does This Matter?
A portfolio makes you stand out from your competition of applicants.
You're no longer just another applicant.
You're a proven professional.
Employers trust you more.
Employers see evidence of your work experience, knowledge, and skills.
3. Make Yourself Visible Online
No one will hire you if they can't verify that you exist.
Employers have to deal with spam and bots. They need to know that you're real.
Being visible and professional online opens doors for you.
Online visibility allows you to show off your portfolio and skills.
More employers are asking job applicants to link to their LinkedIn profile to prove that they exist, verify their resume, and see samples of their work and what they post about online.
🚨Problem
Most people apply for jobs quietly. They hope for the best.
Hiring managers don’t see them. The hiring manager reviews your social media presence. The hiring manager wants to know what you post online.
If you're highly skilled but not active online, you're invisible.
You need to be active on a professional social media network like LinkedIn.
Even if you’re skilled, you’re invisible if you’re not putting yourself out there.
✅Solution
Post about your industry and work experience on LinkedIn.
Share your thoughts on Twitter(X).
Make instructional YouTube videos to showcase your presentation and knowledge.
Use TikTok to teach what you know in a short clip.
If you have a website, email and network with other bloggers.
Interact and engage with people in your field.
Comment on posts by other people in your field.
The more you engage with other people's content online, the more opportunities will come to you.
Make sure that your content is professional and focuses on your field.
Avoid discussing politics, social issues, and other hot-button topics that could make you look bad to the HR department.
😎Why Does This Matter?
People will hire you if they know you and can trust you.
Recruiters and clients will find you first.
The best jobs are never publicly posted online.
Companies hire internally or have someone refer applicants to the open position.
4. Start Networking (In-Person And Online)
Your network is your net worth.
Most jobs will come to you because of who you know.
Relationships matter more than you're skills.
It's true.
🚨Problem
You're competing against thousands of people when you apply online.
Many jobs are already filled internally or through referrals before being advertised online.
You'll miss out without connections to the right people in your field.
✅Solution
Attend industry conferences, meetups, and local business events.
Join Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slack groups in your field.
Reach out to the people you connect with to build relationships.
Offer to assist others before you ask for anything.
😎Why Does This Matter?
A strong online and in-person network gives you options.
Even if a company is not hiring, a connection may recommend you for an unlisted position.
5. Build And Nurture Strong Relationships
People forget about you once you disappear.
People have short attention spans.
Keep in touch with your connections, coworkers, and friends.
Let them know that you're looking for work.
Your connections know what skills you have.
Your network can refer you if an opportunity arises in their company.
🚨Problem
Most professionals only reach out to their connections when they need something.
That makes the relationship with your connection feel transactional.
You'll burn bridges with your connections that way.
Weak connections won't help you in tough times.
Weak connections who don't know you won't refer you to open positions.
✅Solution
Message your old bosses, coworkers, classmates, and professors to stay in touch.
Congratulate them on their wins.
Share useful info online and when you talk in person.
Meet for coffee and reconnect.
Be the people people remember and make a great impression.
😎Why Does This Matter?
Strong relationships lead to job referrals, clients, and partnerships.
People help those they like and respect.
Be genuine. Be supportive. Show up.
6. Focus On Adding Value
Companies aren't hiring you to fill seats.
They hire problem solvers.
They hire you to help the company generate revenue and profit.
A business will need you if you show them you know how to add value.
🚨Problem
Most workers do the bare minimum.
They don't think about how to make their boss' life easier.
They don't look for ways to improve the company.
These employees are easily replaceable.
✅Solution
Ask your boss, "How can I make things easier for you?"
Learn extra skills that help your team and your boss.
Fix small problems before your boss asks you to.
Be the one who makes work easier for others.
😎Why Does This Matter?
Valuable employees are the last ones a company lays off.
They'll fight to keep you if you save the company time, money, stress, and resources.
7. Learn To Get Paid To Solve Problems
Every business has problems.
You'll always have work to do if you can solve them.
🚨Problem
Most people trade their time for money, working a job.
But you can lose your job.
People will always pay you if you know how to solve people's problems and provide value.
✅Solution
Pay attention to what frustrates people in your industry.
Learn to fix problems as they arise.
Do you know how to fix tech issues?
Do you know how to write better emails?
Do you know how to train people?
Do you know how to manage people?
Do you have knowledge that you can sell?
Provide a service as a freelancer, consultant, or start a business.
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You have the skills and mindset of a business owner instead of an employee.
😎Why Does This Matter?
You'll always be in demand if you're a problem solver and look for solutions.
You have more flexibility since you have an in-demand skill set.
You can build multiple income streams.
8. Learn Sales And Marketing
Every business has a sales and marketing department.
Marketing is needed for brand awareness, to promote products, and to drive customers to the product sales page.
Sales skills teach you negotiation.
Sales skills teach you how to close the sale with customers.
Without marketing and sales, there would be no businesses.
🚨Problem
Most talented people are broke.
They have no idea how to attract clients.
They have no marketing skills.
They don't know how to work with clients.
They don't know how to negotiate or price their services.
They hope that someone will notice them.
✅Solution
Study basic sales techniques.
Learn about digital marketing strategies.
Know the digital marketing platforms that different generations use.
Understand your target audience.
Create different audience avatars for an employer.
Master human psychology.
Practice an elevator pitch to sell your skills and expertise in one sentence.
😎Why Does This Matter?
If you know how to market and sell, you control your income.
You can land better jobs.
You can ask for higher pay.
You can charge higher rates for clients.
You can find sales and marketing jobs.
You can start your own business.
9. Start A Business
Relying on one income is risky.
You're always at risk of losing your one income stream as an employee.
A business gives you control over your financial future.
A business allows you to build multiple income streams and get your time back.
🚨Problem
You're in trouble if you lose your job.
Most people have no backup plan.
Most people do not have enough emergency savings to last six months.
Most people spend six months or more looking for a new job.
You'll panic once a company starts laying off employees.
✅Solution
Start a side hustle.
Make it a goal to turn your side hustle into a business.
Start writing online, filming videos, recording podcasts, freelancing, consulting, and selling physical or digital products online.
Play to your strengths.
Focus on your unfair advantages to build your business.
Be patient. Be consistent and always show up. Watch your business grow over time.
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😎Why Does This Matter?
Owning a business means you're independent of an employer.
You're self-employed. Once you learn how to delegate and create systems, you can hire freelancers and employees to work for you.
You'll get your time back.
You'll learn to create multiple income streams to meet your audience's and customers' needs.
🏁Summary
Job security requires an in-demand skill set and being adaptable.
The economy and job market will change.
You can always have a job by:
Mastering in-demand skills.
Building and nurturing relationships.
Creating multiple income streams as a business owner.
Follow these nine steps, and you'll never fear being jobless again.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. This is not financial, investment, or any advice. I write online about topics I find interesting. I make mistakes just like everyone else. Always consult a professional before making health, life, financial, investment, tax, or legal decisions.