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Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 63, No. 40 - October 7, 2021
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Effective Job Hunting In Pandemic 2021
(BPT) - Whether you’re actively looking
for a job or are simply curious about a new
career, you’re not alone. Millions of people
nationwide are open to work, but it can be
hard to know the most effective methods for
finding the right job for you.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost
half of all American job seekers are currently
looking to transition careers, according to
a new Morning Consult job-seeker insight
survey commissioned by Amazon. Many of
those job seekers (43%) identified better pay
and benefits as the top reason they are looking
for new work.
“Whether you’ve been out of the job market
for a while or have been working and want a
change, this is a fantastic time to be looking
for a new opportunity,” says Luli Chaluleu,
hiring expert at Amazon. “Many companies
are hiring, and with the right search tactics
you’ll find a job that you not only love, but
has ample benefits.”
Amazon is included in that list of companies
eager to hire. Despite the pandemic, in
2020 they hired over 400,000 employees in
the U.S., of which, more than 60% are now
paid more than they were paid at their previous
job. Competitive benefits include health
insurance, up to 20 weeks of parental leave
and company-funded career advancement
opportunities.
If you want to find a new job, knowing current
job search strategies can help, including
updating your resume and conducting virtual
interviews. Research career events that allow you
to learn, network and even apply for positions
of interest. Career coaching can help as well.
To help supercharge your job search efforts,
Luli shares these important tips:
• Explore the company website: One of the
best ways to learn more about an organization
is through their digital presence. Look
at the website, including careers pages, news
sections and any applicable departmental
information. If you know where you want
to work or what role you’d like to pursue,
have that information ready when you apply
or speak with a recruiter.
• Keep your resume short: Resumes should
be compelling and concise. Think about skills
you gained at previous jobs and how they apply
to future positions. No matter how long
you’ve been working or how many positions
you’ve had, a resume should be no longer than
two pages. Focus on the facts, communicate
essential skills and highlight career achievements.
When you interview, you can go into
more detail.
• Customize with keywords: Many companies
use technology to discover and track
the best candidates for open positions. These
applicant tracking systems look for important
words and phrases within a resume to filter
candidates, so be sure to use keywords in your
copy. The job description is a good source for
potential keywords. If you need more ideas,
look at resumes and profiles for other people
who have a similar position.
• Apply even if you’re not 100% qualified:
If you see a job post of interest, but hesitate
to apply because you don’t have all the
qualifications, think again. Hiring managers
know that oftentimes candidates may lack
experience in a few areas. If you have the
majority of the skills listed and a willingness
to learn the ones you don’t, apply anyway
and then convey your enthusiasm about the
opportunity during the interview.
• Stay positive: Job searches take time and
you may have to apply to many positions and
interview numerous times before getting an
offer. Don’t be discouraged, because if one
role doesn’t pan out, there are plenty more
opportunities to explore. •
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