Job Market

By: Joseph Molina National Veterans Chamber of Commerce

veteransccsd@gmail.com

No one would have predicted our current events under the COVID 19. We didn’t choose this but it’s here now and has become a dire situation for many in one way or another. Job security remains the question for many.

A world of possibilities

It is true that a lot of doors and possibilities have been closed due to current situation, at the same time many different doors have been opened. While we may not be able to do things as we used to, we may be able to do those things in a different way or to do entirely new things and or create New Opportunities.

How can we improve our chances of securing a job?

1. To secure jobs during this lockdown period, one needs to be computer literate, comfortable working from home and have the basic skills with handling network and social media tools.

2. Resume-Video

This is a great way to impress potential employers and to let them see what you have to offer, hear your message and your employment goals. The Job-Board is sponsored and managed by the National Veterans Chamber of Commerce – The service is provided

at a low cost for Veterans and Military Families.

Program is partially funded by Corporate Sponsors.

3. Update your resume and improve LinkedIn

profile. This is essential in improving your chances of getting an interview. It is a great idea to clean up your social media and remove anything that is likely to sabotage your chances of getting employed, anything you wouldn’t want a potential employer to see.

4. Research potential employers in social media:

Become acquainted with their style, work type, and priorities. Connect via social media with some employees to become familiar of the organizational culture and hiring process.

5. Industry In-demand: The truth is that not every company has been affected directly by the pandemic, delivery workers, online customer service and warehouse workers, accountants and health care workers are still very much in demand. If you find yourself job hunting, you may want to consider those fields that are currently in demand.

Video Interview tips:

While the traditional face to face interviews may not be possible due to social distancing guidelines, a wellexecuted video interview will present an excellent alternative to meeting in person. However, during your virtual interview, try to keep these few tips in mind.

Resume-Video

This is a new way to impress potential employers, let them see what you have to offer, hear your message what your goals are. The Job-Board is sponsored and managed by The Veterans Chamber of Commerce – The service is provided free to Veterans and Military families paid for Corporate Sponsors.

Be human be conversational.

Use a conversational style when talking about your goals and objectives, instead of jumping straight to what you want, you can start by stating Why you are interested in the job. Secondly, like the conventional interview, dress properly and find a quiet setting to record your video.

Practice

Practice multiple times before you decide on uploading your final video. Take your time, get some feedback from friends or family on how you appear from their perspective. Prepare some of the things you may want to say about your own experiences this will help people connect with your story.

Be ingenious.

“Business as usual, no longer applies,” said Jana Seijts, a lecturer in management communication at the Ivey Business School. “Those who can adapt and seek out possibilities will thrive.” The need to learn new skills or to enrol for online certificate programs may be essential, keep learning. Take a look at some Online Courses, many of these courses are free.

The relationship between staying valuable in today’s market and investing in yourself cannot be overemphasized. You may want to learn new technical skills & soft skills that sets you apart from the rest. Stay connected with people in your industry, network with groups that have similar interests and are working in organizations that you are or will be seeking employment.

The National Veterans Chamber would like to provide as much support as possible to those seeking employment by helping you connect with VeteranFriendly Employers. The Veterans Chamber ResumeVideo may give you the advantage you need to land an interview. Let us know how we may be able to support you!