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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