Summary Sunday: Interviewing, Job Searching and More

Interviewing, job searching and a wide range of activities are required in securing a new job today. Job seekers need to do more, improve their skills and try new things to grab attention and secure a new job.

Did you do enough to prepare for a recent job interview or did you wing it? Did you send your resume to someone requesting a meeting and never hear back?

If you are using the same tactics or strategies you used last time (or that every other job seeker uses), it’s time to up your game. Employers are busy or overwhelmed and it’s going to take more to catch their attention. And during a job interview, they want to know you’ve done your research.

See how to tap into the power of employee referral programs and what the workforce is predicted to look like after the pandemic.

In this week’s Summary Sunday about interviewing, job searching and more, I’ve compiled articles that address:

• how to improve how you prepare for job interviews
• out-of-the-box ideas for gaining attention during your job search
• Employee referral program data
• what to say in your resignation letter
• lists of job search experts to follow (or listen to)
• what the workforce will look like after COVID-19

Please share these articles and/or give the author a shoutout on social media.

INTERVIEWING

2 Best Tools for Interview Research | Avid Careerist

2 Best Tools for Interview Research

For instance, when you research the company you’re about to interview with, you: Look more prepared in your interviews Ask smarter questions Might find out they’re not the company for you Can answer, “What do you know about our company?” Time – the Biggest Research Constraint You understand the benefits, but sometimes you don’t have time to do company research.

How to Use Facebook to Prepare for an Interview | Job-Hunt.org

How to Use Facebook to Prepare for an Interview

By Hannah Morgan You probably know to prepare for your job interview by looking at the company’s website and the LinkedIn profiles of the employees. But Facebook can also be a great source of information! Your goal during the job interview is to determine if you want the job, working with these people.

JOB SEARCH

The Personal Pitch Deck: Unconventional ideas on getting a job | Cullen McGrath

THE PERSONAL PITCH DECK: UNCONVENTIONAL IDEAS ON GETTING A JOB

Hey there, At the end of 2019, I lost my job due to downsizing. I had a tremendous amount of random experience (read: master of none) and was struggling to break through into a role I desperately wanted. You see, I knew what I wanted in my career, but knew I had to differentiate.

5 Ways To Reach Out To Recruiters That Feel Refreshing | Fast Company

[Just wanted to insert a recommendation here. These ideas would be more effective if you sent them to a hiring manager – not a recruiter.]

5 ways to reach out to recruiters that feel refreshing

With the ongoing global pandemic creating a more challenging, competitive job market, the onus rests on candidates to proactively find ways to stand out to hiring managers in what is an employers’ marketplace. During ordinary times, getting the attention of a manager is hard enough, but now, differentiating yourself from the competition is even more difficult with a lack of in-person interactions.

LEAVING YOUR JOB

Write A Resignation Letter That Leaves The Door Open | Career Impressions

Write A Resignation Letter That Leaves The Door Open | Career Impressions

Is writing a resignation letter a necessary step in your exit strategy when you are preparing to leave your job for a new role? Not always, but just like writing a cover letter with your resume, I always recommend it.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAMS

2020 Employee Referral Program Data! How Do You Stack Up? | Fistful of Talent

LISTS

70+ Best Career Podcasts to Listen to for Job Search and Career Growth Advice | CareerMetis

70+ Best Career Podcasts to Listen to for Job Search and Career Growth Advice – CareerMetis.com

This extensive article lists some of the best career podcasts that will help you find a new job, grow your career, switch careers, and achieve a work-life balance. Table of Contents – Career Advice and Job Search Podcasts Podcasts are also useful for career guidance , whether you are looking for pieces of advice regarding switching careers, vying for a promotion, landing your dream job, or even starting a side hustle.

Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2021 | Jobscan.co

Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2021 – Jobscan Blog

It’s that time of year again-when we release our LinkedIn Top Experts list! Each year, we compile a list of job searching experts who generously share their insight and advice on LinkedIn. We sift through countless profiles, searching for quality advice that is actionable, insightful, and engaging.

Job Seeker Advocates On Twitter 2021

Job Seeker Advocates On Twitter 2021

WORKFORCE

The Future Of Work After COVID-19 | McKinsey & Company

The future of work after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted labor markets globally during 2020. The short-term consequences were sudden and often severe: Millions of people were furloughed or lost jobs, and others rapidly adjusted to working from home as offices closed.

FREE EVENT

Wall Street Journal Career Summit | Wall Street Journal

WSJ Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search 2021

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