How many people do we know that are currently unemployed? How many of these people are doing the same thing over and over....cruising the internet, sending resumes, "hoping" for interviews and that job offer?
Now if we are entrepreneurs, we know better. We know that working a job, being at the effect of someone else is no way to provide true freedom in our lives. Do we allow ourselves to sit quietly by while people continue to convince themselves that looking for a new job is the "safe and prudent answer"?
I have a client of mine who asked me to sit in on the interview process. My goal was to give feedback to their management team as to the candidates under review. Here is the general theme of what I saw:
People would rather collect their unemployment check while the "work hard" at finding a job. That consists of a couple of hours sending resumes by email and hoping for a call back. When the are called back they do little (if any research on the company or even bothering to send a thank you card after the interview).
One thing I notice is a "Catch 21". If the candidate is already unemployed, there is less of a chance in being called for the interview. The longer they remain unemployed the less chance of consideration. When you think about it...it makes sense.
Out of respect for space, and your time, let me cut to the chase. We know better. We know how much opportunity exists in today's economy. It is up to us...the 3%....to help others start their own business. Now is the time.
At best the new business prospers, with our coaching and the people we know become successful entrepreneurs. They will never again be unemployed once they know how to create their own success.
At worst, they are given a job because they have proven leadership and are at cause for their own success...therefore more attractive to a prospective employer.
Either way, we prosper those around us. Think about it. It is up to us to expand the ranks of entrepreneurs!
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