The final episode of the ‘HR Best Practices’ series has arrived and today it’s all about getting a job in the uncertain market of this year and next. Special guest, AJ Vollmoeller, Founder and President of both ‘Future Force Staffing and Career Services’ and ‘freeresumerev.com’, returns to join Maria and Michelle and share his advice in response to a ‘Dear REL Talk’ question on this topic. Whether you are searching for a job now, in the new year, or at any time in the future really, today’s discussion has the information and advice you need.
The episode is devoted to responding to the listener’s questions about what to do if you’re overqualified in a market with so many unemployed, and how to get back to where we were before the pandemic hit. Along the way, AJ and our hosts discuss ‘Glass Door’, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and the best and worst times to apply for jobs. Building on AJ’s advice for those seeking to start or restart their job search in the new year, the three experts go on to explore the value of networking, practicing interviews, getting a mentor, and thinking outside the box to become more creative with your search. AJ draws the episode to a close by sharing his final words of advice, as well as some of the services he provides. Timely, informative, and insightful, this episode boasts so much of what you need to know and do to give yourself the greatest advantage of finding a job during these unprecedented times and beyond.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“If you’re being told you’re overqualified, I think that comes down to you.”
“Paying attention to job descriptions, and really reading through them is key in this.”
“2020 is going to bleed right over into 2021.”
“Now it’s all about structure, it’s all about support and stability.”
“Start looking for the small companies.”
“You are going to get bored, and we will have invested in you already.”
“I understand recruiters are a dime a dozen these days.”
“It’s the candidates that need help now, it’s not the employers looking.”
“The only way you get that initial interview is through a resume.”
“For me, resumes are all about aesthetics.”
“LinkedIn profile…needs to mirror your resume.”
“Your resume needs to stand out in order to get recognized.”
“I think it’s important, too, to network.”
“I’ve actually gained quite a few networking contacts through just doing Uber.”
“Please remember to bring your personality with you to the interview.”
“Hopefully, you all have a successful journey in 2021 and beyond.”
Show Links:
REL Talent homepage: https://www.reltalent.com/
Future Force homepage: https://futureforcetalent.com/
AJ’s Resume Review: http://www.freeresumerev.com/
