Navigating the job market is no easy feat – especially in a pandemic. COVID-19 has forced many of us to start looking online for at-home work, while others have been forced to remain at jobs that put their health at risk in order to keep our busy world in order.
Tune in for some tips on how to navigate the job market in our ever-changing society.
Here are two reasons why you should listen to the full episode.
- Discover how the job market has changed in light of the pandemic.
- Discover how you can perfect your skills to secure a well-paying job.
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Episode Highlights
How Have Things Become More Competitive?
- Online applications make the job market more saturated. Many people can fill out 10+ job applications a day using sites like Indeed.
- This is great because it allows for more opportunities, but it also means there are likely going to be more people applying for a job than just you.
- Many jobs may disappear forever as companies switch over to automated systems. Because, well… robots can’t spread COVID.
How Does Working From Home Play Into This?
- If you like working from home, there is good news. Many jobs found the transition to working from home to be beneficial for their employees.
- Your opportunities have dramatically expanded as you can apply for more jobs than ever before if you’re interested in working from home.
How Does Your Resume Look?
- Make sure your resume is top-notch so you can compete fairly with others.
- Cut the fluff. Format your resume down to one page if possible. Tailor it to the exact position you’re applying for by researching the skills necessary for the position and highlighting any experience you have that is relevant to the job.
- Get another pair of eyes on your resume to make sure you haven’t misspelled anything.
How Are Your Networking Skills?
- Reach out to any professional contacts you have.
- It’s okay to ask for help. If they’re in the field you’re interested in going into, it can help to hear from someone who is more experienced.
What Does Your Social Media Look Like?
- If you have any public pages, make sure you’re proud of what you post.
- If there is anything you fear an employer may second guess hiring you over, you can archive the post or make your page private so they can’t see it when doing a Google search.
5 Powerful Quotes
- “It’s quite a competitive landscape, which is why having the right strategy can sometimes make a huge difference.”
- “The pandemic created unprecedented obstacles for many industries, forcing total closures of many businesses and making more room for those who could conform to working from home.”
- “Being able to work for large corporations while living elsewhere could be transformative for many of us.”
- “If there’s anything that an excessive amount of time indoors does for humans, it can cause us to stir and get our creativity flowing, so it’s likely we may see some new startups.”
- “Whether we’re entering the job market with a doctorate and years of experience or a high school diploma, it’s important to remember that we all struggle and face rejection.”
5 Powerful Quotes
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