The Confident Career

Are Your Virtual Interviews Giving Employers the Right Impression About You?

Today more interviews are being conducted virtually as Zoom rooms take the place of conference rooms. With virtual interviews becoming the norm, are you giving employers the right impression about you?

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Join A Talent Community

With the current state of the world, now is a great time to join a talent community. By being in a talent community, job seekers can expect to learn what an organization is about and better understand what working there would look like.

Yes, applying to a job is also a way to experience what a company is all about. But, let’s face it—that path doesn’t always include a follow-up on your application much less a personal connection. By joining a talent community, the opportunity to build and develop a relationship with the organization and those in it grow exponentially.

Here are just some reasons why now is the ideal time to join a talent community:

Can You Still Search for Jobs and Get Hired at The Moment?

Getting hired right now, may seem daunting. The last time a pandemic occurred was in 1912 and there weren’t detailed records kept about how the economy bounced right back, let alone a manual written on how to get hired after a pandemic.

Yet, several companies are hiring right now. Navigating these changing tides means adapting, like being ready for online interviews, longer waiting times and focusing on the things you can control.

As for the question of, "Can you get hired right now?" the answer is yes. Companies are continuing to hire and rehire as the nation opens back up again. Just take a look at Disney who furloughed employees and now is projected to open on July 11^th with employees back on board, safe and healthy. With the national re-opening a decrease in unemployment numbers occurred, down to 13 percent from the 17 percent immediately following the pandemic.

Why A Tailored Resume is Crucial to The Job Search Process

You have painstakingly crafted your resume to show all of your wonderful and marketable qualities in the most comprehensive way possible. You’ve checked for errors and completeness. You’re done! Right? Unfortunately, no. If you want to really help yourself stand apart from the pack for each and every position you apply for, resume preparation cannot be a one and done activity.

Starting a New Job While Everyone is Working Remotely

It’s been a wild few months, and if you’ve been on the job hunt, it has definitely been interesting! If—by a happy turn of events—you’ve managed to get hired and are about to start a new job soon, there is a good chance you’ll start out working remotely. So, how do you dive in and get started? To be the new guy or gal at the office is always challenging, and with all that’s happening now—there might be some new hurdles you’ll need to consider. Here are a few tips to help make sure your first remote day ends up being a smashing success!

Conquering the Virtual Interview

Right out of college, I took a job where everything—my interviews and offer—had been done virtually. Of all my interviews, this one gave me the clearest vision. I asked so many questions and was able to envision the opportunity in such detail.

The calls between my future manager and myself continued over weeks. I relied a lot on those phone calls. Since I couldn’t do an in-person interview, asking several questions allowed me to visualize working there.

I looked at photos from their website to see the team I might work with. I emailed back and forth with the managers to clear up any confusion about the offer. And ultimately this communication and clarity led me to say yes.

So, if you find yourself in a situation where you are virtually interviewing for a job, here are some tips:

Is “Shaking Hands” A Thing of the Past?

Due to the circumstances we find ourselves in, shaking hands could be a thing of the past primarily due to the actual health risks that follow it.

How to Face Your Fears When the Unknown Is Laid Out in Front of You

Fear is normal. The motivation for fear is a biological response to danger that exists in all animals. But sometimes, and for humans especially, the natural fight-or-flight impulse shifts into an overwhelming sense of dread from which one feels unable to escape. In times of great ambiguity, it is easy for panic to take over. When that panic level rises, so can one’s propensity for fear and indecision. The only thing to do is face it head on. Here are 5 steps to help you move past the powerlessness that fear can instill and reach the other side successfully.

The Benefits of Obtaining a Master’s Degree

In today’s job market, most everyone is coming into the workforce with a degree. According to The Hill, over a third of American adults have a four-year college degree, the highest level ever measured by the U.S. Census Bureau. Having a college degree has become the new norm, and it doesn’t necessarily make you a special candidate for most positions anymore.

What might make you stand out, however, is a master’s degree. While in some cases getting a master’s isn’t required, having one does make you a more attractive candidate for jobs and a more respected professional among peers in your field.

Here are 4 benefits of getting your master’s that you may not have thought about before.

Who’s Hiring in the Wake of COVID-19

In the midst of this uncertain time, it can seem as if every business has come to a grinding halt. The unemployment numbers look grim, with claims currently hovering near 17 million as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to effect the economy at large. What you’d be surprised to know, however, is that many key industries are actively hiring new employees to help them handle the increased demand that has come with people utilizing their services more than ever.