With positive cases of COVID-19 declining in most areas and people learning what to do to keep safe during any future outbreaks, it’s time to go back to work. If you have been sheltering in place too long and you’re ready to break free and get on with your career, now is the time to do so! As we get back to a new normal, you’ll want to think about some ways that you can get employers to notice you and work to land that job you have had your eye on.
How Have Things Changed?
Some say that things have changed forever following the pandemic, while others, including the President say, “There is no new normal,” meaning that we are going back to the way things used to be as quickly as possible. Much of whether things go back to normal is up to the people who are running their states and businesses.
If people themselves take actions and take on personal responsibility that will ensure the safety and success of their work environments, chances are things will indeed return to normal and be even better with time.
How Employers See Post-COVID Applicants
The biggest companies are taking big steps in preparing to take their workforce back. Employers and business owners have three major priorities that they are working from as we go back to work following the Coronavirus pandemic:
- Keep the workplace free of contaminants and clean for all workers.
- Lower the anxiety level for staff members whether working at home or in the office environment.
- Practice new and effective habits that will keep the work environment productive without fear and without rejuvenating the spread of the virus.
If you can support these three major goals and philosophies that employers and hiring managers have as we go back to the workplace, you may make yourself more employable simply because you are helping reduce the level of anxiety and fear that others have while working with you. At the same time, you can show that you are personally responsible and will take extra steps to keep healthy and not expose others to potential biological threats.
6 Attributes to Focus on Post-Pandemic
The following are six attributes that you can focus on as we go back to work to show potential employers that you are aware of the potential dangers and are taking steps to ensure a safe and productive restart to the workforce:
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Think Like an Intelligence Expert
The intelligence world is not all about James Bond movies and Tom Clancy novels. In fact, intelligence is not even just about government military or security issues. Intelligence is just the process of gathering data and utilizing it to some advantage in a given industry.
Business intelligence is the process of gathering data to utilize in the business world. CEOs are always on the lookout for smart people who know how to legally and ethically gather and analyze data. They need data on customers to improve their sales, and they need data on their competitors to level the playing field and compete with them.
If you are someone who knows how to get data and aggregate it in a comprehensible form, you will set yourself above the crowd when applying for work after COVID.
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Be Tech Savvy
Needless to say, a strong working knowledge of new media and technology is critical to landing your new job. Whether you work in the tech industry or not, technology crosses over into every industry. Those with specific skills in new technologies such as innovative telecommunications tools, security software, and robotics or AI will continue to be in high demand.
If you take some basic training in medical technology as well, it may give you a leg up on your competition since this is likely to be another highly sought-after skill that employers will search for in the post-COVID world.
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Update your Resume
One important task to do when looking for your next career option is to update your resume. Read through your past job entries and consider highlighting experience that shows your ability to help address issues now faced by business owners in a post-pandemic environment.
Evaluate your skillset and ask yourself how well it allows you to prepare for the jobs of the future. It’s not just the post-COVID world you should prepare for; it’s the future jobs that have not yet even been defined yet. With AI and high tech ramping up in the workforce, you will want to focus on developing new skills that will future-proof your position once you get one.
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Combine Technology with Entry Level Finance Jobs
To make yourself more attractive to a potential employer or HR manager, focus on the best entry-level finance jobs that HR managers are searching for.
When seeking out employment, focus on positions in the following areas:
- Economic strategies and intelligence
- Insurance and medical training
- HR recruitment and interview skills
- AI and robotics
- Accounting and budgeting skillsets
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Focus on Finance
With the economy on everyone’s mind, budgeting and accounting skills and organizational strategies will be important as the workforce opens up again. You will want to think about the skills you can offer a potential employer in this important area.
If you can serve as a savvy financial analyst, help business owners restructure their business after COVID, or simply be a voice of wisdom to help keep things afloat, you will be seen as a valuable asset to business owners looking to boost their business following the problems surrounding the pandemic.
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Practice Online Interview Skills
Regardless of whether you plan to pursue an online job or a brick-and-mortar position, it’s likely that you might have an online interview for the position. Check your equipment, dress appropriately, and plan what you are going to say before the interview to put your best foot forward.
In Summary
Finance jobs such as accounting or budgeting positions as well as financial experts and HR positions are likely to grow in importance as we start back to the workforce. Technology skills, organizational skills, and business strategies will also be highly valuable in a post-epidemic world.
Post written by Carolyn Sanders for www.sterlingcareerconcepts.com
bocaexecuspace says
Thinking or assuming to be an intelligent expert is really a smart move. There are many people who lost their jobs and this is your time to stand out. Thanks for sharing.