Tips for the jobseekers in pandemic times

– By Surya Patra (LinkedIn)

Looking for a job can be confusing, frustrating and time-consuming. You have to be prepared to get turned down for a few jobs, or to never hear anything back from some of the application forms you send. There are so many different websites, newspapers, employment agencies, notice boards and job centres dedicated to job searching that it can be tough to know where to start. Here are some services and tips on which can help you to find a job.

 

Word of mouth

Use word of mouth and tell everyone you know that you’re looking for work; they might just have a useful contact that will get you started. Making connections with people in the field you want work in or people who are friends with people in your career field can be very helpful. 

 

Recruitment agencies

Visit or get in contact with a recruitment agency, give them your CV and tell them what sort of work you’re interested in. Recruitment agencies are paid by the companies looking for employees, so they won’t charge you anything.

 

School career centres

If you are attending a college or a university, they likely have a career centre where students can be pointed to job openings and resources, as well as in-depth tips on how to increase your chances of getting a job, for free.

 

Job fairs

Job fairs are frequently offered to college students and are an excellent way to connect with members of the HR team who often attend as representatives of the company. Establishing a contact in the HR department of your prospective employer allows you to follow up on your application and ensure that your CV doesn’t get lost in the pile.

 

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the best-known site for professional networking. Keeping your LinkedIn profile up to date and including the content of your CV on it can help employers and HR professionals reach out to you for an open position. Make sure to use keywords that are most commonly used in job advertisements in your industry. You can also pay a fee to have a ‘job seeker badge’ on your profile. A job seeker badge shows recruiters that you are currently looking for work.

 

Get Job Opening
Notifications by Email

Let the jobs come to you. Use job alerts to sign up for job listings by email. All the major job sites have search agents and some websites and apps specialize in sending announcements. You can choose to get updates every day or less often if you prefer.

 

Time Savers

Strapped for time? Consider getting professional help writing or editing your resume. You’ll spend a bit of money for these services, but that’s going to worth the professional results.

 

Have Your References
Ready

Have a list of three references including name, job title, company, phone number, and email address ready to give to interviewers.

 

Get Social

Utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter can be a good way to get job listings before they are listed elsewhere. Plus, you can promote your candidacy using the social media tools that are readily available for free for job seekers. Companies are increasingly using social media for recruiting, so be ready.

 

Keep your spirits up

As time
passes, the rejections mount up and the budgets get tighter, it’s easy to become disheartened. However, this is exactly the time when you need to dust
yourself off and put in more hard work than ever. One of the main attributes of a successful job seeker is persistence. 

Remember, first step to your Job Search journey to to have a good CV ready and handy. Read our insightful publications, Writing ATS compliant CV, and How to craft your CV post Covid-19

for many useful tips to help you stand out in the initial screening process. 

Also Read:

 – Interview Tips And Tricks

 – Stand out in the Job Market

 – Upskilling strategy to win the race

 

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