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A pandemic job hunt is what most people are occupied
with these days. Unfortunately, either some have been laid off, some
recently graduated, and find their prospects low, or some just want to
be productive from home.
If you’re anyone of these, you need to keep reading our tips to land a
job. With the right amount of determination, focus, and knowledge,
landing an appointment will be an easy feat even during a pandemic.
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1. Update Your Social Media Profiles
Recruiting nowadays is heavily focused online, and recruiters make use
of the applicant’s social media profiles to judge. Now you don’t have
the luxury of making an impression in-person looking great and speaking
fluently.They say a picture says a thousand words, and that is more true
now than ever. If your Instagram profile is public, remove photos that
can be controversial. Your Facebook most likely is open so make sure
it’s clean from irresponsible or contradictory posts.Make yourself look
dedicated, put-together, and professional. Also, make sure to make an
account on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is an American business and
employment-oriented online service that operates via websites and mobile
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2. More Skills Up Your Sleeve
This is the perfect time to learn complementary skills that can give you
an edge in any field. For instance, if you’re interested in marketing,
then having graphic designing skills will provide you with an edge. If
you’re into accounting, learning Excel properly or coding can give you
an edge. This can make you stand out in a crowd of people. What’s
interesting is that all these courses are being offered for free on many
sites. You have all the time in the world currently and also don’t need
to finance your learning heavily. Make use of free time, utilize it, and
update your CV or resume. |
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3. Research Particular Industries
There are many industries right now that are booming thanks to the
pandemic. Consider the medical industry, the news industry, digital
platforms, etc. All these are still going on as usual, if not better,
and you can take advantage of that. Moreover, schools are still
teaching, so if you have experience with teaching, that’s a viable
option. Research industries that are booming and focus your pandemic job
hunt there. |
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4. Don’t Take Online Interviews Lightly
Most interviews are now being conducted online. If you’re on a pandemic
job hunt, you need to brush up your online interview skills. Giving an
interview from behind a screen can ease you and make you feel like it’s
no big deal. However, we all know an interview can make it or break it.
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