COVID-19 |6 Effective Ways to Search for a Job

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slow-down has affected the job market and many businesses are cutting costs to stay afloat, it’s difficult to stay motivated when it comes to job search. There’s no denying that the situation is tough but with patience and positivity, you can surmount these tough times as well. The key lies in not giving up. And the most important part is to keep sharpening the saw.

Here are a few job search-tips that you can pay attention to better your chances of finding a job in COVID-19 times.

Upgrade your Skills

This is the time to take stock of your skills and see what’s that you’d need to stay relevant in these changing times. Look at your career and what’s that you want to achieve in the near future. Now, make a list of your current skills and the ones you’d require to achieve your next level. Work on the new skills that are essential to achieve your career goals and improve on your existing skillset. There are so many learning platforms that provide fee-based and free online courses to advance your career.

Ask for Help

On the road when you are not sure of the direction you should take to reach your destination, what do you do? You ask for help. You ask for directions. Same goes for achieving your career goals. You know, what’s that you want to achieve but you don’t know how to get there.

The best that you can do is to ask for guidance. Network with professionals who’ve already achieved what you desire for. Follow the experts in your domain on social media. Interact with them. Build relationships. Let them know how much you respect them and how valuable their advice would be for your career.

Update your Resume

Your resume is your representative in front of the recruiters. Take a fresh look at it to get your resume noticed in these times. Make sure you add the new skills and certifications you have acquired for making a positive impression among recruiters.

The fact that you are constantly upgrading your skills and getting yourself ready for the new challenges will make recruiters think about your candidature for a job. Moreover, make your resume visually appealing. All this will help you in increasing visibility of your resume in front of the recruiters and can increase your chances of getting selected for the interview stage.

Keep your Job Search on

With reports of businesses closing down, job cuts and hiring restrictions, it’s obvious to assume that there are no jobs in the market. However, that’s not true. Some companies are still hiring. Instead of looking at the negative side of the job market and slowing down your job search, it’s wise to keep your search on. Look at the industries that are hiring. Search for job roles that are in demand.

Send Clear Signals

If you are actively looking for a job, let the world know about it. To increase your chances of getting a job, you should send clear signals to recruiters that you are open for a job. So, how do you do that? On Monster, you can do so by:

Keeping your resume updated Updating your notice period Verifying your contact details Regularly applying to new jobs

Prepare for Virtual Interviews during Covid-19

Many companies are using online interviews to screen and hire candidates to limit the spread of COVID-19. This means that as candidates you’ve to prepare for online job interviews to stay relevant. Some of the common forms of remote interviews include a telephonic interview, skype interview and video interview among others. So, it’s important that you start preparing for the virtual interviews.

• https://gwc.aurora.edu/news/archive/12-tips-to-navigate-your-job-search-during-covid-19.html
  
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2020/09/01/how-covid-19-has-changed-hiring-and-job-search-and-how-to-be-successful/?sh=5a440e773758