Job Search Success During a Pandemic (Webinar Recording
In today's episode, listen into the audio from a recent webinar about how to have a successful job search even in the midst of a global pandemic. Hear important tips about how to prepare for video interviews, how to network from home, and more.
Episode Highlights:
We are dealing with unprecedented circumstances right now, but companies are hiring and people are landing jobs every day.
You can use smart stories to talk about the virus during your job search.
Write out talking points of stories that exemplify productive aspects of how you're handling this challenge.
Companies are switching in-person interviews to video. Video interviews differ a bit from in-person meetings.
If you want to land a job, you need to continue engaging in these processes no matter how long it takes.
Do your research before the interview.
Make an effort to form a bond with the person on the other side of that screen.
Prepare your space and practice for videos. You don't want interviewers or hiring managers to see a messy environment.
Opt for a neutral background with good lighting.
Practice talking to the camera.
Ask for specific information about the hiring timeline.
Also ask if the position will be remote until the pandemic is over and how that onboarding process will proceed.
Expect the unexpected while people are working from home.
The number of virus-related job postings are increasing.
You can still network virtually and ask your contacts to meet up for a virtual coffee chat.
Join an online marketplace for gig workers. Update your online portfolio.
Make sure your social media profiles are complete and represent you professionally.
Learn to get comfortable with video.
Make sure you're coming off as professional and engaged as possible.
Be patient with the recruiter and hiring manager.
Think about investing in a video conferencing tool.
3 Key Points:
These are unprecedented times but people are still landing jobs.
Communicate your interest in the job you are interviewing for as clearly as possible.
Take extra steps to prepare for a successful virtual interview.
Tweetable Quotes
“Companies are hiring and people are landing jobs every day.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“The key is to do as much research ahead of an interview as possible." – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“Your goal is to leave no doubt in a hiring manager's mind that you want to be there." – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“This is also a great time to really reflect on and consider your transferable skills.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“Appearance matters just as much in a video interview as it would in person.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
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