How to Talk about Your Career When Youre Out of a Job

How to Talk about Your Career When Youre Out of a JobIn a culture where your job is often linked to your identity, being unemployed can make social interaction tough. You dont want to put an awkward damper on the conversation, but you do need a quick answer to that inevitable question, So, what do you do? googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Here are some ideas on how to keep the conversation flowing (and possibly gain a new professional contact)1. Avoid using the positiv unemployed, instead talk about your transition.Try statements like, I was formerly with Company XY, but am looking to transition to a smaller, more focused company or Im hoping to transition to a new department in my field, so Im currently on the hunt for marketing jobs instead of admin.2. Talk about your fieldno need to mention a specific job.You dont need to name a company when you talk about your career Im in book salesI specialize in young adult fiction. Statements like this are the truth, and can open the door to a conversation about your skill sets and what you might be looking for in the future.3. Change the subject to activities you take part in outside of your career.Responses like, Im currently looking for work, but in the meantime, I volunteer at my local animal shelter are a graceful way to answer the question and discuss interesting projects close to your heart.Even if youre unemployed, youre still the same talented person with a collection of interests and skills to discuss in any social situation. Always present yourself as capable and confident about the future to comeand open to making new networking contactsHow To Introduce Yourself When Youre UnemployedRead More at Careerealism