Here are some of those opportunities:
Rekindle your competitive spirit – Remember the days when you were in high school and were a member of a sports or academic club? This was a time when you enjoyed competing to see how you fared against others. The job search is a good way to see how your skills and experience stack up against the competition.
Build new connections – Not everyone works in an environment that gives you the chance to meet a lot of people; most of the time, employees are confined within the four walls of the office. When you are out looking for a job, you can meet new people every day. Use the new relationships as leverage for a better job search.
Pursue a forgotten idea or project – A couple of years back, you were working on a book or invention that has since been put on the back burner. This is the perfect time to work on it. You never know—it might become the next big thing in your industry.
Rethink your options – You have a lot of time on your hands now. It’s a perfect opportunity to rethink your options. Is your career progressing the way you predicted it would?
Spend time with the family – Back when you were working, you barely had time to spend with your spouse and kids. Now that you don’t have to commit all of your time to work, you can spend more time with your loved ones.
There are a lot of negative things that come with job search, but as with anything else in life, your perspective makes a big difference. Don’t focus on the bad things; instead, look at the good things that come with it, as well.