The condition of job prospects post Covid-19 pandemic? Let’s Find out!
Well, there is an old proverb, “If life gives you a lemon, make lemonade” which fits exactly for the ongoing situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The outbreak of coronavirus has disturbed the social, political, economic, religious, and almost all sorts of the financial structures of the world. As one of the eminent job search portal, the condition of job prospects post Covid-19 pandemic aren’t looking bright. To sum up, statistically, almost 33.3 million people in the alone United States claimed for unemployment paycheck. This implies 1 out of 5 American workers are unemployed in 2020. Things aren’t looking well for other countries as well. However, in these adverse conditions, this old proverb can motivate job seekers to encourage a positive can-do attitude and optimism.
Everyone is currently in a state of sheer confusion, whether you are a fresher or an experienced looking for a job change. With such an uncertain outbreak, the whole outlook of looking for job opportunities has changed drastically. It’s a fact that fewer companies are looking for a new employee, however, it does not prove that the whole functioning has been halted. So don’t stop looking, and you may read the following points below to help you with job prospects post COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Meanwhile review your resume
Your resume is outdated, and you need to polish it again for job listings. Maybe you gardened a new skill amidst the lockdown and you want your employers to know about it. Maybe you want to improvise with the tone of your resume after all resume speaks on your behalf. So now that you have plenty of free time, invest it in refining both the arts and science of crafting a perfect resume.
Your resume should be equipped with keywords relevant to the applied job profile. Nowadays, there are software bots that read and select your resume on the basis of these keywords. For instance if you are looking for a job profile of content curator, your resume should have necessary skills mentioned such as SEO, SMO and your knowledge about CMS (content manager system).
2. Get ready for your virtual interview
We are practicing social distancing, so the chances of having a face-to-face interview is less. On the other hand, employers can ask you for FaceTime, Skype, Google-Meet up sessions to analyze you as a person. Here are some of the tips to give your best in case you are looking forward to a virtual interview session.
- You need to prepare a decent, silent mild lighting place where you can give your interview. We advise you to go to your workstation for the interview. Make sure your workstation is not messy and it gives a serene vibe.
- You need to set up your pitch so that you may not sound aggressive or laid back.
- You need to download Skype, facetime, Zoom, and other apps particularly preferred by your employers. If you are making a new profile, make sure you put up a formal username.
- Always dress for your interview, irrespective of the fact that you are giving your interview at home.
- Make sure, you have a transcript of resume ready near somewhere your workstation. This is a huge advantage, you can write down some beneficial pointers that may reflect you as perfectly in-line with job requirements.
Read our blog on “How to crack an HR interview!”
3. Follow up-consistently
There is one more benefit of applying for a job at home, you can keep following up regularly. For instance, you can ask politely with your employers for the follow-up and next task in the interview process. The most favorable medium to request a follow up is through e-mails. Just try to be formal and you don’t need to anticipate anything unnecessarily. Instead, write a thank you email and make them aware that you are looking forward to a revert. Frequently check your email notifications. Job prospects post Covid-19 pandemic are less, so you don’t want to miss any opportunity.
4. Don’t limit yourself! Look for freelance/short-term opportunities.
What does this pandemic reflect on us a society? That nothing is certain! All we now know is that this coronavirus is gonna stay for a while. So don’t waste all of your potentials for long term commitment to one organization. Instead, there is a number of websites that look for your freelancing expertise at a very promising cost. Don’t get sad, in case you don’t find any promising job prospects post Covid-19 pandemic, the usual norm of work has been changed. Open yourself to short term opportunities, look for the freelancing contracts that require your expertise. Here are some of the websites you can try platforms like Upwork, Free up, and SolidGigs. You can also look for freelancing job opportunities from our job search portal-Wishingtab.com.
You can also look for field jobs such as delivery associate or store manager from retail giants such as Walmart or Amazon. Although we suggest you consider home-based jobs for the time being.
5. Networking
If you had time to go through our other blogs, we have mentioned the skill of networking for quite times. It’s the most powerful yet so underrated aspect of any job search. Don’t forget if you are looking for a job opportunity, you need to keep your networking profiled updated. Be a part of a professional group and follow specific relevant keywords at Linkedin and Facebook. Staying digitally connected with your former colleagues and your friends can land you on your next job. Don’t forget, going to an interview with a credible reference offer competitive benefits.
An interim job until the economy recovers is not a bad idea. And once the world economy resurrect back to its prime times due to Covid-19, one need to acquire short term opportunities and skills. Till than, learn something new, garner a new skill and be quarantined.
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