SEARCHING FOR WORK DURING A PANDEMIC

Job hunting can be a trying experience. In any case, we are aware of that. The worldwide healthcare crisis compounds the difficulty of job hunting. As a result of the global epidemic, numerous industries in the United States have reduced or halted operations. There are a lot of things you may do from the comfort of your own home even if you are in the midst of a vigorous job search. Don’t let the state of the world prevent you from looking for a job. There is still a need for employees in today’s businesses. Here are some ways you may keep on top of your job search and move closer to your ideal position:

• Update and/or Clean-Up Your Resume:

The number of people who do their jobs from home has increased dramatically recently. As a result, you’re probably not as busy as you would be if you were in the office, and you may even have more free time on your hands than usual. Use this time to dust of your old résumé and get it ready for your job search. You should include any changes in job or promotion status as well as any new accomplishments, skills, and professional development activities since your last update. Be sure your format and writing quality fits with today’s standards, and last, but not least, reread the entire document to guarantee it does not have any typos or other issues. If you need help, don’t hesitate to use a professional resume writing service.

• The Best Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile:

Is your LinkedIn profile up-to-date and optimised with your most recent professional achievements? Since LinkedIn is the most widely recognised platform for professional networking and job searching, you should be actively engaging with it on a daily basis. Your profile, like your CV, should include relevant, well-written material. Is there a connection between what you’ve described as your strengths and what employers are looking for in candidates? Can you remember the last time you updated your profile picture? Get the most out of this website and all it has to offer. Join relevant groups, view newly posted opportunities on the Jobs page, expand your network, ask your connections for suggestions, enable recruiters to contact you, and more.

• Participate Actively in Social Interactions:

The best way to find out about job openings is to network with people in your field, such as former coworkers and clients. Contact them and explain your desire for a job change. It’s possible they’re also working from home and would appreciate an impromptu chat. Check visit their websites to see if they are hiring and to learn more about the services they provide. If so, please get in touch with the designated “contact” on the site. Boost your public profile.

• Successful Interview Preparation:

You sent in your CV and were invited in for an interview. In order to get a new job, you need to be prepared to ace the interview. Do you have a particular approach to taking interviews? These days, it’s common practise for firms to do a preliminary interview over the phone before inviting you in for an in-person meeting (we’re all practising “Social Distancing,” after all). How do you come across on the phone? Are you sure of yourself or do you doubt yourself? It’s important to get comfortable with addressing tough questions while maintaining an enthusiastic, confident tone that sells you and your experience. If the interview is conducted using video chat software like Skype or FaceTime, you should practise how you will appear to the interviewer. Research! Find out who you’ll be meeting with (by communicating with the person or people responsible for setting up your interview) and what the company’s culture is like so you know what to dress. Gather your application materials (résumé, references, credentials, etc.), and if an in-person meeting at the workplace or a remote site is required, plan your route there and back.