FINANCE
KILLING IT ON THE JOB HUNT WRITTEN BY T.E. CUNNINGHAM
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s we begin to shake off the COVID-19 hangover, many of us find ourselves u n e m p l oye d — w h e t h e r we were laid off, the company we worked for closed their doors for good, or a family situation forced an employment change. If you are one of these individuals and looking to get back to work, how do you find your way to that perfect job fit? Here are a few essential tips for landing your dream job.
• Get yourself and your personal brand “job-ready.” Make sure your resumé is an excellent representation of you and your skills. This means making sure your professional re-
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sumé is targeted to the industries you are interested in and that you “look good on paper,” as they say. Make sure to include industry keywords that show your knowledge and applicability in the industry. It’s a good idea to have multiple versions of your resumé if you are applying to different industries.
• Make sure your social media is up to snuff. Potential employers will check you out online, so ensure there is nothing posted on your pages that you would not want a potential employer to see—vulgarity, overly political posts, off-color humor, etc. You may be evaluated and passed up without you ever being aware!
