I used to do interviews at a company I worked for. The best thing I can advise is don’t be idle. A couple of weeks is probably ok, us being in the era of the ‘ronies and all, but don’t let it go on too long. By “don’t be idle,” I don’t mean “go take any job you can get right away.” That can pressure you into a bad decision, and that’s not what you need. What I mean is that besides searching for a job, you need to be doing something to help explain your gap. Most employers understand that some jobs just end, but that happens to everyone. You need to get ahead of the pack. Volunteer work is always good. It shows you staying active, staying connected to your community, and the charity you work for can act as a reference to a new employer. Charities also attract those business-owning types looking to do some good, so you might make a connection there. Don’t just do the work, be open and friendly with the people you meet. Taking classes is also good, but you mentioned that money could be an issue. The US Dept. of Labor used to offer retraining (or “reskilling,” as the lingo is now) at reduced costs or with loans, but I don’t know if that’s still a thing. Your local government may offer similar training for free. Depending on where you live, you may have to put up with nigger stank and gibbering goblinos, but that’s what happens when anything “free” is offered. Of course, there’s always the option to (((take out a loan))) for the training you want. But only you can weigh the costs and benefits of that. But for fuck’s sake, be able to say something when the interviewer asks, “What did you do during that period of time?” “I dunno, just hung out,” is a red-flag four-alarm warning. At minimum, it shows that you’re not motivated to be a self-starter. At worst, it will make people suspicious that you have taken up idler pasttimes, like smoking weed, day drinking, or similar. If you absolutely can’t find anything to do, say you were caring for a sick relative. It’s the go-to. ——— Do I have to tell you to clean up your social media? Clean up your social media! I googled, facebooked, etc. everyone. It really is amazing what people will post. I had one retard college kid actually post a selfie outside our office telling his friends and family that he was “high as fuck but need this internship, let’s do this.” ———- Do not be late for your interview. DO NOT BE FUCKING LATE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW. Based on your statements, you don’t strike me as someone who would do this, so this is more for anyone else who may be reading. I interviewed professional people for serious positions, not niggers looking for a shift at McDonald’s. And motherfuckers looking for jobs at that level would be LATE. I was too soft at first, trying to be understanding. But there ended up being a lot of correlation with latecomers and other undesirable habits. Eventually I just started telling them “the position has been filled, thanks for your interest” when they showed up late. ——— Good luck! I know it’s tough, but jobs come and go. Try to remain positive, resilient, and resourceful, those traits will get you far.