Coronavirus has pretty much ensured that we can’t get out of our homes. Not only is movement restricted, even the flow of goods and services remains questionable. Meanwhile, one of the repercussions of this lockdown is deferring of jobs, cancellation of internships, layoffs and a general slump in the job market. Whether you’re an MBA aspirant, student or in any other stream of work or education, you too are probably going through a hard time finding and retaining work. This is why today we share with you 5 tried and tested ways to get hired digitally.
While many companies have deferred internships and PPOs indefinitely, many have also laid off employees. There’s a general fear amongst all of us, brought about by COVID 19 and the economic uncertainty that the world is faced with. None of us knows if we’ll retain those indefinitely postponed opportunities or if we’ll find new jobs. In fact, many of us are even worried about retaining our current jobs. While the situation seems dire, not all is bleak. We have access to the world wide web. And we are connected to a bunch of people digitally. So why not try looking for work through the digital medium?! This video offers you a different perspective on how you can find a job digitally. From building your profile, to reaching out to college alumni and just how to frame that introductory message - here’s answers to all those questions that might be bothering you. Don’t forget to check it out!
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0:38 - Looking for work using LinkedIn & Social Media
1:20 - Looking For Freelance and Remote Work Opportunities
1:52 - The Nina Mufleh Way - Building and Fine Tuning Your Digital Footprint
3:04 - Looking For Jobs on Reddit & Quora
3:35 - Connecting with Alumni
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