If you’re ready to say goodbye to 2020, you are not alone. But are you hoping for a new job for the new year? If you’re ready to take the next steps in your career, close 2020 strong by taking active steps to prepare for success in your job hunt.
Update Your Resume
COVID-19 caused unemployment to skyrocket seemingly overnight. While the unemployment rate has come down some since the pandemic’s early days, it is still shockingly high. Competition for jobs will remain stiff in 2021, so now is the time to make sure your resume is the best it can be. Focus on the skills and experiences that show why you are the best person for the job and leave off anything that could point to your age, such as jobs that were more than 10 years ago or your college graduation date. Be sure to tailor your resume for each employer.
Improve Your Skills
With so many companies moving as many operations as possible to the virtual space, this is a great time to boost your digital skills. Even if the job you want must be done in person, having digital skills can make you more valuable. Also brush up on anything job-specific, especially if there’s a certification course you can take. With so much competition, you need to be sure you are on top of your game.
Build Your Network
As the old quote says, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” Reach out to your contacts to let them know you are looking for work. Times are tough for everyone, but you never know who may lead a job that would be perfect for you.
Work with a Staffing Agency
To truly gain a leg up on the competition, consider working with a staffing agency. Services that are free for job hunters include, but are not limited to:
An inside track on employers that are ready to hire
Temporary and temp-to-hire options that may get you back to work sooner
Advice and assistance with everything from tweaking your resume to nailing the interview
Ongoing help once you are hired
Job hunting is likely to be tough for some time. But making the effort to prepare now can help you find success in the new year.
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