Do you know someone who is looking for a new job? I bet you wish you could help them, but maybe you think you can’t because you don’t know of any open positions that would fit them? Well, there are lots of ways to help job seekers, even if you can’t offer them their dream job.

Here are eight tips you can use right now to help your friends and associates that may be in a job search:

Tip #1: Offer to give their resume to a key decision maker in your company.
As long as you’re comfortable with it, why not pass along their resume? You never know when a position might come up or even be created to meet a need!

Tip #2: Invite them to join your network on LinkedIn.
The bigger a job seeker’s LinkedIn network, the better chance they’ll have of finding and connecting with others! The tipping point on LinkedIn is about 65 connections, so it doesn’t take much to quickly create a powerful network!

Tip#3: Endorse them on LinkedIn, give them a Recommendation or offer to be a reference.
You don’t have to have been their boss to recommend or endorse them. So, if you can, why not brag a little on the strengths and skills you know they have?

Tip#4: Hear them out.
Let them share what they are looking for with you in terms of ideal industries and positions. Do you know ANYONE in their industry of choice that they could network with? You don’t have to know if they are hiring or not – every connection counts and could potentially lead to something else!

Tip #5: Invite them out.
Do you attend chamber events, church functions, fundraisers or association meetings? Why not invite them along? Job seekers benefit from the opportunity to make new contacts and connections, PLUS it’s good for them to get out of the house and stay involved!

Tip #6: Tell them about my free ezine and blog articles.
They can sign up here.

Tip #7: Give them additional tools.
One of my affordable audios, books or all-in-one system might be just the tool they need to get unstuck and into the next phase of their job search. Have them visit my Success Store.

Tip #8: Be positive.
Job seekers need positive support and to keep focused on opportunities rather than bad economic conditions and negative news. This is one of the most powerful ways you can support them -with your positive attitude!

My clients are finding and landing jobs every day. The jobs ARE out there and so is help and support. Be sure to remind them of this.

Do you have additional ways to support and assist job seeking friends and associates? Please share your helpful ideas here!