In 2020, a successful job search is much more complicated than having a good resume!
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The coronavirus pandemic has greatly complicated our lives, and those complications have certainly impacted the hiring process. Employers now ask questions related to your ability to work remotely, often necessary now. And, you need to know how the employer has responded to the situation.
Most recruiters receive many LinkedIn messages every day from people looking for advice and help with their job searches, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles. Unfortunately, most of these messages are not answered, for various reasons. 
In addition to dramatically changing our daily lives (eaten dinner in a restaurant or attended a crowded sports event lately?), the Coronavirus has dramatically changed effective job search strategies, too -- and likely for quite a while. In-person and face-to-face business discussions at work are greatly limited now. 
Today, more than ever before, employers and recruiters expect to find your credentials on LinkedIn, confirming the contents of your resume or application and demonstrating your understanding and skills for business today.
Being "invisible" is a very bad strategy today. Your network is your best tool to find a new job, and any time is a smart time to network. While networking may feel a little challenging now, devote a portion of every day to nurturing the relationships you already have, from your closest friends to members of your virtual communities. 
Instagram is being used by employers and recruiters to promote their organizations as great places to work -- a good site to collect information and connect with the right people. Consider your Instagram account as a visual representation of your personal and professional interests.
Whether you were just laid off or were job searching prior to the epidemic, this is a great time to network online to find a new job. While many things have become more difficult for job seekers, this situation has also created some opportunities for you to succeed.
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With COVID19 disrupting job markets around the world, many typical in-office jobs are being done remotely, at least temporarily. If you have decided to shift your job search to find a remote job, check out these great tips by Remote Job Search Expert Brie Reynolds. 
We are in a challenging time for hiring on both sides of the hiring desk. The COVID-19 pandemic and attendant quarantines are reshaping how -- and which -- employers hire. Quarantines and
"social distancing" requirements have also eliminated most face-to-face meetings.
The impact of the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) pandemic has been astonishing -- not the best of times and definitely not the worst (although it feels that way). Sitting around and waiting for a job to land in your lap – or for the economy to rebound – is not an option. No one knows how long this will last.
While the hiring process might be painfully slow, you still must shine in the interview. A job interview does not only consist of the meeting between interviewers and you. There is a before, middle, and end. Make sure you have all the bases covered. 
While working from home is becoming increasingly popular, working outside of an office may be very challenging. This increase in remote work requires the right tools to meet -- or to exceed -- productivity and connectivity expectations. 
Millions of Americans have registered for unemployment compensation as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. Unfortunately, layoffs are common even without a pandemic. Fortunately, people survive and move on to have great careers and excellent incomes.
Working from home is a goal for an increasing number of people. Technology is changing the economy and how we earn our incomes. Both employers and employees can benefit from this popular option.
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Use Google to help you find and research potential employers (location, open jobs, financial stability, competitors, etc.) and to separate the good opportunities from the fake and not-so-good ones. 
Behavioral interview questions can be scary! They typically start with, "Tell me about a time when you..." or "Describe how you have handled..." or "Give me an example of..." or even "Walk me through..." 
Who understands how to give smart answers to job interview questions better than a recruiter? Nobody! 
Today, recruiters often first try to find their ideal candidates and, then, to approach those individuals directly to be interviewed. Often that's without the job ever having been advertised at all.
Want your next job to find you? Then, being find-able online today is NOT optional. Knowing the "right keywords" for you is the core of effective SEO (search engine optimization).
Having your personal Profile found in LinkedIn requires paying attention to SEO (Search Engine Optimization) so your Profile is visible in search results for the right terms for you. This is not difficult to accomplish, when you focus on the right elements. 
Whenever you upload a resume to an online form or fill out a questionnaire during a job application, an ATS is tasked with making your information visible to employers -- or not. 
While it would be great to wake up thrilled at the prospect of going to work every day, it’s NOT OK to wake up every day dreading going to work. 
Recent surveys by both CareerBuilder and Accountemps have indicated that an emailed thank you note is acceptable to most employers in the USA, except the most conservative. 
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