COVID19 and Job Search, Some Curated Resources

COVID19 and Job Search, Some Curated Resources ShareShare1 Now more than ever, knowledge is power. In this post Ill share a few of the most useful articles Ive come across lately. An overview What Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Mean for Your Job Search? is an excellent overview of what you can do towards your job search right now, even if youre not seeing openings to apply to. Also: Nice language to use when reaching out to networking contacts so youre not just saying Im still looking for a job, but instead something more effective, such as, I wanted to reach out to see if theres anything I can do for you. Youve been so generous with your time in the past, I want to return the favor if I can. Job market insights, including which sectors will be hiring Heres a lengthier piece from Cultivated Culture on how the job market is being affected, including which sectors will be doing plenty of hiring. Resources for finding remote jobs Working remotely was a goal of many job seekers even before the COVID-19 crisis. Now there are many new opportunities. The 18 Best Remote Job Boards in 2020 shows you where to look for full-time remote roles, breaking it down by particular industries (like tech, sales marketing, customer support, data entry, accounting finance, and more). One of the best uses for these, or any, job boards is to identify companies that hire for the type of job you do, and add those companies to your target companies list for targeted networking. Also, check out the new 24-minute video Career Thought Leaders, Top 5 Resources Strategies for Finding Remote Work. How to get health insurance if youre laid off This New York Times article clearly explains options including COBRA, Obamacare and Medicaid and notes recent changes that allow people in some states (WA, CA, NV, CO, MN, NY, MD) to sign up now rather than on the usual annual dates. Budgeting tips, in case you need to get by on less This article, How to Budget the Money You Have If You Lose Your Job During the COVID-19 Pandemic will help you get started in thinking about conserving your financial resources. 3 useful posts from my own Great Job Sooner Blog Playing the Long Game to Shorten Your Job Search During the Pandemic Questions to Ask the Interviewer about Job Security and COVID-19 Safety 10 Resume Must-Haves How to Ace a Video Interview How to Make Job Search Less Stressful What else? If you have other useful links to share regarding COVID-19, jobs and job search, please mention them in the Comments. COVID19 and Job Search, Some Curated Resources ShareShare1 Now more than ever, knowledge is power. In this post Ill share a few of the most useful articles Ive come across lately. An overview What Does the Coronavirus Pandemic Mean for Your Job Search? is an excellent overview of what you can do towards your job search right now, even if youre not seeing openings to apply to. Also: Nice language to use when reaching out to networking contacts so youre not just saying Im still looking for a job, but instead something more effective, such as, I wanted to reach out to see if theres anything I can do for you. Youve been so generous with your time in the past, I want to return the favor if I can. Job market insights, including which sectors will be hiring Heres a lengthier piece from Cultivated Culture on how the job market is being affected, including which sectors will be doing plenty of hiring. Resources for finding remote jobs Working remotely was a goal of many job seekers even before the COVID-19 crisis. Now there are many new opportunities. The 18 Best Remote Job Boards in 2020 shows you where to look for full-time remote roles, breaking it down by particular industries (like tech, sales marketing, customer support, data entry, accounting finance, and more). One of the best uses for these, or any, job boards is to identify companies that hire for the type of job you do, and add those companies to your target companies list for targeted networking. Also, check out the new 24-minute video Career Thought Leaders, Top 5 Resources Strategies for Finding Remote Work. How to get health insurance if youre laid off This New York Times article clearly explains options including COBRA, Obamacare and Medicaid and notes recent changes that allow people in some states (WA, CA, NV, CO, MN, NY, MD) to sign up now rather than on the usual annual dates. Budgeting tips, in case you need to get by on less This article, How to Budget the Money You Have If You Lose Your Job During the COVID-19 Pandemic will help you get started in thinking about conserving your financial resources. 3 useful posts from my own Great Job Sooner Blog Playing the Long Game to Shorten Your Job Search During the Pandemic Questions to Ask the Interviewer about Job Security and COVID-19 Safety 10 Resume Must-Haves How to Ace a Video Interview How to Make Job Search Less Stressful What else? If you have other useful links to share regarding COVID-19, jobs and job search, please mention them in the Comments.