Finding a job has been tough in the past few months since the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the U.S. Unfortunately, the wide-spread left as many as 13.3 million Americans unemployed in May of this year – according to the New York Times – and it’s going to get tougher for many of them to find a job as the year goes on. Fortunately, all is not lost. If you current don’t have a job and in a desperate search to find, there are a few tips that you can follow to get help you get back on your feet.
Make Good Use of Your Downtime
While it can still be tempting to take your current downtime and use it for watching Netflix or the latest and greatest Tik Tok videos, it’s important to budget your time wisely. Just because you don’t have a job, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to put some work in.
Instead of wasting your time online, utilize the job-finding tools that are widely available online. But before you go and shotgun your resume out to a million employers, make sure that you take the time to update it and ensure that it’s presentable. Additionally, your online resume, or even your LinkedIn profile, could likely use some updating as well.
Take some time to reflect on what your area of expertise is, as well as the industry that you’re trying to get into. With the extra downtime that you currently have, it’s also a great time to really think about whether or not the job that you want still aligns with your interests and ask yourself if there might be another career that you want to get into.
As always, remember to check your social media profile pages like Facebook and even Instagram for any “unsafe” or possibly embarrassing photos that you wouldn’t want potential employers to see. And lastly, gather up your references and do as much research as possible on the employers you want to apply to. Your first impression should be your best impression.
Find Out Which Industries Are Hiring
Depending on which state you live in, shelter-in-place restrictions have forced some businesses to move their workers to their homes to telework while others have closed entirely. In general, jobs in retail, as well as the travel and leisure industry were hit the hardest. While those in tech, some healthcare, and service industries have been less impacted.
Doing your research; including reading and watching local news, checking job boards (like on LTD Global), talking with colleagues and friends will help you better understand the employment conditions in your area.
The Interview Process Might Be Different For Now
With social-distancing guidelines currently in place, most employers will likely conduct interviews via video chat. Just make sure that you do as much research on the company and the position that you are applying for, keeping in mind that you may have to work from home most of the time. This is important because most employers want to make sure that you can be counted on when working from home, so make sure to express that you’re well-prepared and can get the job done, no matter where you happen to be located. Also, be sure to dress appropriately and ensure that your background is clean and clear during the interview.
LTD Global Can Assist With Your Job Search
If you need some assistance in finding a job, LTD Global can help! LTD Global has been assisting businesses with their recruiting needs for years and can help find potential employees the job that they need, even in dire times like these. For more information, contact LTD Global today!