Jul 26, 2020
The unemployment rate went from 3% to 13% overnight with the
coronavirus. We are living through unprecedented times but there
are still job opportunities out there. In today's episode I speak
with Award Winning Human Resource Expert Amanda Haddaway on how you
can get the advantage to get your next job. Whether you're
unemployed or looking for a different opportunity you'll get key
takeaways you can apply to give you a step up on getting the job
that you love.
- Figure out what you want to do and then tell everyone you know.
- You have the opportunity to do something that you're passionate about or to try something new.
- If you need to write a resume you can get templates from Google Docs, Canva.com, and LinkedIn will give you an outline.
- How to explain a gap in your resume.
- Tips on length of resume and ageism.
- Make sure you have a brief statement why they should hire you at the top of your resume. It's your elevator pitch.
- Average recruiter only spends 6 to 7 seconds looking at your resume.
- LinkedIn is your online resume. It connects you with people you previously worked with, people you went to school with, friends, neighbors, associates etc. You can also post other items besides your standard resume i.e. portfolios, highlight projects.
- Your profile on LinkedIn is Public.
- Be careful what you post on your social media platforms.
- What are the important steps you need to take before you go for an interview.
- Steps on how to set yourself apart from other candidates and leave a good impression with recruiters and potential employers.
- Treat your job search like a job.
- A written Thank You note still goes a long way but it needs to be done right away.
- Stay organized with your job search. Keep a spread sheet of all the places you've applied for.
- Keep the Faith. It's a numbers game. Apply to a lot of places before you find the perfect match.