Summary Sunday: New Ideas For Your Job Search

COVID-19 has changed how companies hire and what they are hiring for so test out some of these new ideas for your job search.

If you’ve been searching for a new job before the pandemic, you were probably beginning to understand the unwritten rules and norms.

But we’ve started to see some new hiring trends emerge and in case you haven’t already experienced some of these, it’s a good idea to begin planning your strategy.

If you continue to do what you’ve always done, then you’ll get the same results.

In this week’s summary, I’m sharing articles from some of the smart people in my network. You can follow these people for new ideas for your job search and keep up with trends directly. Here’s what you’ll find:

• Responses to illegal job interview questions
• Top jobs and skills in demand in August
• Fix your online job search
• Update your job title on LinkedIn
• Stay positive during job search
• Try using video messaging

I hope some of these articles provide a fresh perspective on job search and help you gain better traction.

INTERVIEWING

How To Answer Illegal Interview Questions Being Asked During COVID-19

Covid-19 Has Employers Asking Illegal Interview Questions. Here Is What To Say

In response to the COVID pandemic, employers have had to change their hiring practices. First, they moved interviews online. Next, many added to the number of interviews you need to go through to get a job offer. Lately, I have been hearing from job hunters that something else is happening too.

JOB SEARCH

Top Jobs & Skills For August 2020 According To LinkedIn

What You Need to Know to Get Hired This Month: August 2020

Our professional worlds have been turned upside down over the past six months and we’re all looking for insight into how we can adapt, from the skills we should have to who’s actually hiring right now.

Do More Than Just Apply To Jobs Online

Why Your Online Job Search Strategy Is Failing You (And How To Fix It)

If you’re looking for a new job and haven’t received a lot of bites from the online applications you’ve sent, you’re not alone. Waking up to an empty inbox after emailing countless resumes can be frustrating and demoralizing, which can further hinder your job search efforts.

LINKEDIN

Update Your LinkedIn Job Title and Employer When Unemployed

3 Options To Update Your LinkedIn Job Title and Employer When Unemployed

LinkedIn Comments Are Valuable

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RT @ed_han #LinkedIn #tip4day: want to engage with someone not already in your network? Engage with their posts and *comment* in a meaningful fashion. This is the rarest of all forms of engagement on the platform and hence is what the person-and algorithm feed-most highly value.

WELL-BEING

Stay Positive During A Long Job Search

How To Stay Positive During A Long And Exhausting Job Search

There are times when the job market is hot and you catch all of the breaks. The time period we are currently in, sadly, is not one of them. It’s easy for job seekers-or those worried about losing their jobs-to become self-critical and lose their confidence.

COOL IDEA

Use A Video Message To Get More Responses

[NOTE: This is written for recruiters, however, if they are using it successfully get responses, maybe you should try it too!]

Video outreach: how to get prospects and candidates to reply

And start closing deals and roles fast and efficiently Over the past year, how many video messages did you receive? Compare this to the number of emails you received of people trying to sell you a service, product or job opportunity…

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