Use your skills to benefit others and yourself.

Laid-off workers often become discouraged when they don’t land a new job right away. If you’re unemployed and looking for work, try channeling your angst into altruism and becoming a volunteer.

Also known as working pro bono, volunteering lets you use your skills and abilities to help others. And from a practical standpoint, it can help you beef up your resume, acquire new skills, make important connections and potentially land a paying job.  Continue