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Why You Should Make Direct Phone Approaches to Employers: Advice for Job Hunting During COVID-19
Make direct phone approaches: You will need to make direct phone approaches to companies and recruitment agencies, so have a script ready to sell yourself and remember; you are not trying to get a job, you are trying to get an interview. Before the advent of the internet and the ability for candidates to apply for…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Candidates with Resume Gaps: Hiring During COVID-19
Large resume gaps will occur but should not be automatically discounted: Many candidates will not adjust job hunting practices and instead will wait on a call that may never come, resulting in large gaps in their resumes. Typically, this is seen as a red light in recruitment, but in the current market, these candidates should not be…
Read MoreThe ‘Snipe and Hype’ Approach: Advice for Job Hunting During COVID-19
“Spray and pray” won’t work: In the current climate, you won’t be able to simply send out your resume and pray you get a response. Sending out unsolicited or unqualified resumes is just going to annoy people, and you’ll have little chance of getting an interview if you do this. “Spray and Pray” vs. “Snipe and…
Read MoreA Structure for Success: Advice for Job Hunting During COVID-19
Make a job out of finding a job: As time goes on, it’s easy to slip out of routine and conduct your search half-heartedly, but it’s essential to treat finding a job like it’s your job! You need to stay in a regular work routine every day and resist the temptation to aimlessly surf the internet or watch TV. …
Read MoreSpeed is King: Hiring During COVID-19
Speed of process: Despite higher volumes, great candidates will still not last long in the market. It’s important not to fall into the trap of an inflexible, linear recruitment process, as this could lead to people losing interest and you missing out on the best talent. Check for internal applications, search existing internal and external databases,…
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