With the service sector turning upside down after the global pandemic, the job search pattern has surely changed! So many people lost their job but not everyone got a better job after that. While some are still trying, some started upskilling themselves, some started looking for a change in a totally different field and what not.

If you are also looking for a job change, then you might be able to relate to the above lines. But hey, relax. Here are the few things you should mentally prepare for to keep yourself sane while job searching:

📌 It May Take Longer: Now due to the global pandemic, the wait will be more than usual to find a new job but relax, you will find a job. Do not underestimate yourself or consider yourself lesser than others, it is just that the situation is not ideal.

📌 You Need a Perfect Resume: With fewer job openings & more applicants, your resume should be customised as per the job requirement. Put more of the right keywords & have skills drawn directly from the company’s job description. Do not send a standard resume to all the companies, customise it according to the job description.

📌 Excel at Video Interviews: With interviews happening on video calls, prepare accordingly. Also ensure good lighting, microphone, internet connection, etc. Do not take video interviews casually, rather take them even more seriously. That will be your first face-to-face interaction with them so make sure it goes perfect.

📌 You Need to Stand Out: With such a high volume of resumes and interviewees for a single job, even the best and the most qualified candidates are hard to remember. Have a memorable competitive advantage to stand out. Keep upskilling yourself and learn new things everyday that you can add in your resume.

📌 Be Patient of Slow Replies: Recruiters are overburdened so applicants must become more tolerant of the inevitable delays, while at the same time be persistent. Do not try to rush or push to the point where you aggravate your recruiter, this may make his annoyed.

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