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We Shall Overcome!!

During these testing times & surroundings full of negativity around, the ball is still in your court- You are the one who needs to decide…

Piyush PatelPiyush Patel2 min read
We Shall Overcome!!

During these testing times & surroundings full of negativity around, the ball is still in your court- You are the one who needs to decide whether we get flown away with negativity or do something good for ourselves out of this “TIME”. Think of it as- if the time is money, then we all have ample of it to spend now on ourselves.

I am often listening to news about the uncertain job markets, people getting laid off, lack of opportunities in the market. Rather than lamenting on it, let’s just think of doing something.

  • Utilize this time to upgrade your skills- this will add confidence to your personality.
  • Taking up some online digital courses related to your job- will help you enhance your knowledge and keep up with the current market demands.
  • Be mentally prepared & aware- Do a SWOT analysis for yourself and pick up your areas where you improve.
  • Read as much as you can.
  • Stand out of the crowd-
  1. **Create targeted resumes & LinkedIn profiles:**Highlight your adaptability & flexibility in the job.
  2. **Locate your reference:**When you apply for the openings research well about the company, try to locate your reference there. This will help you get quick response and visibility from recruiters.
  3. **Be consistent & disciplined:**Don’t just give up on your job search, focus on networking which will help you in the long run.
  4. **Just sharing your resume will not do:**You need to go an extra mile and reach out to recruiters. You can maintain excel to keep a track for your applications and take a timely follow up on it.

Hoping these tips would be a help for someone!! Keep investing time in yourself, building yourself and supporting each other. I am sure “We shall overcome” this Pandemic soon.