Unfortunately, the country is still in an economic slump; more than one in ten people who want to work full-time are out of a job –that’s a big percentage of our population! Whether you are a loyal, long-time employee that has been recently laid-off or a new graduate that is struggling to find that first “real” job, taking online surveys can help you both earn extra cash and fill in the gaps on your resume.
Everyone knows that finding a job can be a catch-22; often employers only want to hire people that are currently employed but have no trouble letting people go. While this makes no sense, you can ensure that your resume keeps in smooth chronological form by taking on the title of “online survey taker”, “focus group contributor”, or “product reviewer.” You need to shine the spotlight on yourself in the best way possible.
Participating in online surveys when you are in between jobs shows future employers that you have the initiative to keep the ball rolling, even when it is slim pickings in the job market. Instead of whiling away the hours, you are productively using your time to share your opinions and insights with corporations around the country. You feedback helps improve the way that companies develop, market and deliver products and services – and that’s an important job.
Taking online surveys really does keep your skills sharp. Many of the more open-ended surveys allow you opportunity to write and use your language skills to give reviews about the product. Also, the process of registering for, managing survey invitations and scheduling your day also keeps your organizational skills in top form, and that is always welcomed by your next supervisor.
To show what you’ve been doing in between jobs, create a timeline of dates that you have been participating in cash surveys along with a listing of the major companies you have contributed to. There are no guarantees in finding full-time employment, but highlighting your experience taking surveys might just be the “something extra” that helps you land the job. In the mean time, you’ll appreciate the extra cash and rewards earned by taking online surveys in your spare time.