How to Get Out of Unemployment

Unemployment is a good way of staying afloat when in between jobs. Although it is a great resource, it only lasts for so long. How can people get out of unemployment? There are steps and it takes more than just trying to find a job, but also finding a career so that you won’t have to go back on unemployment.

One tip that can help is when you are looking for jobs, to expand beyond what you might normally do or prefer. It’s important to be open and try to find a job that you like and can grow in, but at the same time to find a job that make it so that you can live comfortably.

Another tip is to set goals for yourself. Find a career or possibly consider going to college for a new career or expanding your knowledge in the field that you are working in for what you already know. By doing so, you will give yourself more knowledge and will boost your chances of finding a job. Also, finding a job in a certain time frame and setting that goal for yourself will also help you find something quickly.

One other tip is that you may have to rethink your resume and if there is a gap in your resume to find a way to explain that in interviews. Gaps and resumes with very little schooling and experience may make finding a good paying job limiting, but there are ways to get past this.

Building Your Resume

There are several ways to build your resume, which will help you find a job quickly. One way is that while you are finding a job you can do volunteer work that is either going to align with your career or that gives back to the community. Some places to volunteer at are colleges, animal shelters, food banks, and more. Another way to build your resume is to find a side gig to do in the meantime such as walking dogs or delivering food. Some places to help bridge this gap are Uber, Doordash, Wag, Rover, and more. In no time, you will find yourself out of unemployment.

Medical Billing as a Career

One great recession-proof career with little barrier to entry is Medical Billing. Medical Billers are responsible for mediating claims between health insurance companies, healthcare professionals and patients. All you need to get started is included in our online, learn-from-home P1 Medical Billing Course with CMBP & HIPAA Certification. It’s a great way to improve yourself and your future career!

Tri Smith, Instructor

Tri Smith is a Managing Partner and Instructor at MedicalBillingCourse.com, where he leads both the strategic direction and instructional delivery of the program. With over six years of experience, he works closely with students and internal teams to ensure the course remains aligned with real-world medical billing practices while continuing to evolve with industry needs.

His work focuses on guiding learners through the full medical billing lifecycle, from foundational processes to more advanced topics such as claim accuracy, payer communication, and compliance. He is directly involved in how the course is structured, how assessments are designed, and how students are supported as they progress from training into practical application.

Under his leadership, MedicalBillingCourse.com launched the 2026 edition of the course, which includes the new Medical Billing and Coding certification track and reflects a more modern, structured approach to training. These updates emphasize clarity, real-world readiness, and scalable learning systems that support both new students and returning graduates.

Tri has helped thousands of students complete their certification and move into roles ranging from remote billing positions to in-office healthcare settings and independent billing businesses. His approach emphasizes practical execution, consistent standards, and the ability to turn training into a real opportunity.