即使失业在家 也别忘自我提高

Out of work for months? Prevent your professional skills from atrophying by taking steps to brush up.
赋闲在家已有数月？通过采取一些措施自我提高，你可以避免职业技能出现退步。

In July, five million people in the U.S. were considered long-term unemployed -- meaning they had been jobless for 27 weeks or more. Career counselors say that as weeks turn into months, job-hunters need to polish and update their skills to stay current. They should look for ways to network while they do so, and avoid spending lots of money. 'You want to get the biggest bang for your buck,' says J.T. O'Donnell, a career coach in North Hampton, N.H.
7月份，美国有500万人被视为长期失业，这意味着他们失业已经27周甚至更久。职业顾问说，随着从失业数周变成失业数月，找工作的人需要不断完善更新自己的技能，以免落伍。他们应该在自我提高的同时想办法建立关系，还要避免花很多的钱。新罕布什尔州职业教练奥唐纳(J.T. O'Donnell)说，你要少花钱，多办事。

Here are some strategies：
以下介绍一些策略：

-- Stay connected to industry associations. Check out your membership rights with trade groups or unions.
--与行业协会保持联系。查查你在行业组织或工会的会员权利。

-- Hit conferences. Attend industry or professional conferences by checking out association Web sites and groups on social media sites like Facebook.
--参加会议。查询协会网站和Facebook等社交媒体网站上的信息，参加行业或职业大会。

-- Join local interest groups. Local organizations like the chamber of commerce provide good networking opportunities and sometimes offer skills classes. Offer to help run the program committee, which sets the agenda for speakers and events. You'll get a say in who is invited and network with guests.
--加入当地的利益团体。商会等地方组织会提供很好的社交机会，有时还开设技能课程。请求参与项目委员会的运营，为演讲者和各项活动安排议程。这样你能在邀请哪些人参加上享有发言权，并可以和客人结识。