The year 2020 will always be remembered and while it is not quite over, you still have the opportunity to change how you remember it. Similar to a growing number of people you may have lost your job or have been displaced otherwise due to what is labeled the "covid-19 pandemic. " Unfortunately, your bills were not displaced or discontinued as well and the daily expenses of life will continue to flow in. Thankfully technology has given us the privilege to work remotely in the comfort of our homes or private office spaces.
We will not end 2020 defeated. We must learn to adapt and grow. Growth of course can come in many forms. Here are some paid and unpaid resources and opportunities to grow in your career or business.
Remote Work
While it is relatively easy these days to set your search criteria to 'remote opportunities' ,California Bay University has job made it easier for you. They have published a database packed with thousands of remote opportunities available for individuals living anywhere in the United States. Yes, you can literally living anywhere within the country and be able to find an opportunity. The idea is to lower the drastic increase in unemployment and provide economic opportunity. There are over 3,000 active remote job openings in this database ( https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRnGWwEeYo7LEKiGMaRI7vGtz-CS9aTg4r6c8gsaNM_gMfK2wxZwynT-MTdZHLegMqMwNj0VugftnvM/pubhtml) across just about every industry that you can think of.
Of course, you have the option of using your regular job search boards like Indeed or LinkedIn for other paid employment opportunities.
Upskill
Consider learning a new skill as there are new opportunities being created due to the ongoing pandemic that are aimed at getting you skilled in quick time and back into the workforce for viable opportunities. Here is a list of the top 10 online websites to upskill for .
Internship/Networking
If you are not looking for paid employment or enrolled in an educational program online then you should be participating in a remote/virtual internship. Most online internships require only a few hours out of your week but the rewards are amazing. You get the chance to network for future employment opportunities and of course, experience. Check this list of global remote internships available to everyone regardless of your country of citizenship.
Entrepreneurship
Last but definitely not least, start your own business online. Entrepreneurship has been on the rise due to covid19 and I don't blame these aspiring and inspirational individuals. Go for it! There are so many avenues to dive into. You can sell a physical product or service or go digital. We all have some sort of skill or knowledge in our back pockets that can be useful to someone. Are you good at sales or marketing? well go into affiliate marketing. Enjoy writing? Start a blog and monetize it or sell ebooks on Amazon. If you make physical products then set up your online website, receive orders and ship your products. Of course, with entrepreneurship comes some initial investment but if you do it right, you can reap the rewards a hundred times over.
Once you have found your opportunity, check out these work from home tips to help you get started and to take you throughout the process. Even if none of these work for you, how are you coping during covid? I would love to know!
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