The coronavirus has had a significant impact on the global economy and job market, and in order to stand out during a job search, new graduates looking to enter the market or workers looking to reassess their career options will have to be strategic, focused and nimble in their approach to obtaining contingent work or full-time employment.
In the fastest and deepest economic slowdown recorded in the United States, more than 40 million Americans have lost their jobs since the coronavirus swept across the country. Across the border, Canada’s unemployment rate has hit a record high of 13.7 per cent as of early June.
It’s a daunting and, if not, frightening fact for any recently unemployed professional, let alone a recent graduate applying for their first professional job – a stressful time under any circumstance.
As unemployment applications in North America continue to rise into the millions, those looking to break into this uncertain job market or break away from the competition must recognize that pre-pandemic job search methods will have to be revised in order to achieve results in the new normal.
These tips below will help job seekers capitalize on opportunities and market their candidacy to potential employers.
How to job search during coronavirus pandemic
