How To Stand Out In The Changing Job Market Post Covid-19
The biggest change that the pandemic brought to the business world is probably the realization that remote work can be truly effective and practical for every business niche. For most organizations it became their only mode of operation when they were forced to down their shutters due to lockdown mandate.
Point blank, remote work is likely to remain a reality in a post-COVID world! So what could this mean for job markets and the recruitment of talent? Working from home could completely transform our job market where there will be global competition for every single job role.
Simply put, if you can do your work in California or Florida what stops someone in Chile or Latvia from being an eligible choice for the job? When people can work from home, they could potentially work from anywhere in the world, which means the job market could become truly globalized. Remote working is likely to be our new reality.
Now for some stats and figures that will highlight this.
Twitter announced it will allow its employees to work from home as long as they wish because the past few months have proven that it is effective. Mark Zuckerberg announced that 50% of employees of Facebook will work remotely within the next five to 10 years even after COVID restrictions are lifted. Google too has made it clear that a big majority of its employees would continue working from home until 2021. So, the message is clear. Remote working has evolved to be a permanent change in the work culture for organizations around the world
Here are a few ways employees can prepare for the highly competitive and globalized job market that may evolve post-Covid.
Build Your Skillset
Build your sill sets to stay in tune with the changing times. Change is the essence of the corporate world. Professionals who are committed to updating their skills will be the most adaptable in a post-corona virus job market as they find it easier to navigate the new normal world. There is room for improvement and a lot more skills to learn, no matter your industry or position. Enhance not just technical skills but also soft skills such as communication and time management prowess; give more stress to transferrable skills, which are valuable in a variety of positions and industries. Make use of online tutorials and free resources that offer learning opportunities that you can tap into.
Promote Yourself on Social Media
Social media is the best place to see everyone and to be seen even when the physical world shuts down! Apart from staying connected with dear and near ones, you can make use of the popularity of social media channels for self publicity, to market yourselves and build influence. Let your creative cells work overtime to come up with an interesting way to showcase your talent. Lost for ideas? Short videos, pictures and hashtags are some perfect ways to build up a buzz and leave a lasting impression in the digital world.
Network
Depth of professional networks will matter the most in post-Covid job market. So, update your LinkedIn profile and personal branding strategies, utilize virtual meet-ups and connecting tools to reinforce your network even while social distancing. It is a smart way to get connected with professionals in other industries as well if you are planning a career shift. Finding work from your network will be quicker than a traditional application/interview process in the current situation.
Make Your Resume Stand out
Resume best practices never remain constant. So get updated by including some interesting facts to stand out in the competition. Make sure to highlight your values and achievements and how you made a difference. Whether it is community activities, extracurricular events, group projects – all these will help you to get the attention of the recruiters more easily and will rate you as an asset for the team. Do your research to find what’s trending in resume templates.
Prep up for the big day
Though virtual interviews are the norm these days, most companies prefer a one to one personal discussion before finalizing the candidates. This is where body language and the personality traits come to the fore. Apart from wearing neat, formal dresses carry your best attitude along, to leave a lasting impression. Keep your resume and certificates in portfolios to present it neatly. Make sure that you have a classic pen in hand should you be required to fill any pre-recruitment documents
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