Whether you've been unemployed for three months or three years, there comes a time when you don't know what to do next.You've written and rewritten resumes, done a new cover letter for each job application, networked until you don't have anyone left to talk to and volunteered with social service agencies just to get your foot in the door.
Now the unemployed in some areas are forming job clubs. There you can get leads on newly posted positions, free training and classes. And you can network with others in the same situation.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnership announced a new effort to coordinate with job clubs at the state and federal level. And it's a top priority.
"When people lose their jobs they feel like crap," said one club leader. "On the emotional level it's not far down to losing a loved one to death or divorce."
Here are some ways job clubs can help you and others who are unemployed.
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