Job Search: How to Outsmart your Competitors (COVID Edition)

When COVID-19 hit the country, the job market transformed in an instant. Pre-pandemic, candidates were getting 3 or 4 competing job offers. Now, it's a struggle to get an interview, and statistics show that the unemployment rate has more than doubled. However, you can use several strategies and methods to improve your chances to land the job of your dreams. In this workshop, we will cover tip and tricks that are needed to outsmart your competitors and land that interview so you have the best chance at success. The topics we will cover include: - Reviewing the current job market - Building a strong resume in the new format - Leveraging your network to get you hired - Utilizing LinkedIn to optimize your search - Effectively partnering with a recruiter on your search