Overcoming Job challenges Post the Pandemic
As our day to day starts to normalize post the COVID-19 pandemic, people are ready to return to work but found themselves challenged with business closures and other unexpected obstacles.
Everyone is stressed from the job losses and layoff that business was forced to implement and looking for new jobs and some careers.
We list some tips that can be used to help with your Search:
Set goals and expectations.
You might think you have to apply for a certain number of jobs every day, or every week, to get a job in a certain amount of time. But if you’re applying for so many jobs that you’re not even sure where those applications are going, or if you’re addressing the right position in your cover letter, slow down. Remember that offices might still be short-staffed, and it could take longer to go through resumes right now. Try to send a reasonable number of applications each week, based on your life and your available free time, but don’t push for more. You don’t want to start a new job feeling mentally exhausted.Celebrate the milestones victory
Every time you get positive feedback from an application or interview, acknowledge it. Even if you ultimately don’t get the job, celebrate it! Every interview is an opportunity to practice telling your story and highlighting your skills. If you’ve met your application goal for the week, or the month, enjoy your accomplishment. If you want to send five applications in a week to good-sounding jobs, and you have that done by Tuesday, reward yourself for the rest of the week by taking that time and doing something you want or something that helps you relax.Take breaks
Nothing happens overnight. If you haven’t found a lot of jobs for which you’re qualified or that sound interesting, shrug it off. It’s ok! Other opportunities will come. If you haven’t heard back from an HR representative within the timeframe they provided, don’t sweat it. Everyone is learning how to operate again.Learn something new.
If you’re at home and unemployed, try picking up a new skill that might help you in your field. There’s so much to learn! Luckily, there are also tons of online tutorials and classes, many of them free or at low cost, that can help pad your resume while looking for work. You don’t need to learn a new language or master social media but taking that initiative will also look good on your resume.Remember: No part of this is personal.
Especially after a bad week, or a few rejection letters, you might start to feel like you’ll never land a new job. You might feel like the world is out to get you and that things are going to be doom and gloom forever. When you start to feel down, take a break. Go for a walk or call a friend; watch an episode of a favorite show or listen to your favorite songs. Do something to take your mind off the moment and refocus your view on the long-term. Things will get better!