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Job Searching During “Shelter at Home”Now is NOT the time to lose your focus, but instead redouble your determinationUnderstood that there won’t be many face-to-face interviews. These are being replaced with video conferencing (Zoom, Skype, WebEx, etc.) Companies may not be hiring immediately, but they have positions to fill and will probably want pre-qualified people on the “bench” for immediate action once things settle down.Many recruiters are working from home. Most are open to new connections with job seekers via LinkedIn and other social media. Try a search for recruiter, retained recruiter, executive recruiter, hiring manager, or HR manager.Jobs are still being listed on all the job boards. Continue to do your search for the job you’re after. Even if the job goes on hold, you’ll be first in line when things open up.Spend a bit more time on individual company’s websites and look for the career link. If you see an opening, search LinkedIn for connections that can possibly give you a reference.Call your friends and family to see how they’re doing. Constantly communicating with people is a good way to stay connected. When they ask how you’re doing, tell them you are still looking for that next great opportunity. Don’t ask them if they know of any job openings. Instead ask if they know of someone with whom you can connect.Spend some time working on your resume, cover letter, or handbill. Often we don’t make time for these activities, but they’re very important to a successful job search.Most job networking groups are doing virtual meetings on-line. Get connected to one or two and you’ll find that good advice comes from others in the same situation as you.Most churches, synagogues, mosques, or other places of worship have closed, but many are offering services on-line. If you’re a spiritual person that wants to maintain your connection, find out when on-line services are being offered. Sometimes that sense of community and “we’re all in this together” can be very comforting.Make sure you get outside and walk, avoiding anyone by at least 6 feet. Take your pet for a walk. If you have an elderly neighbor, offer to take their pet for a walk.Most health clubs are closed, but the need to exercise is still important. There are many on-line videos for at-home exercise routines: everything from 10 min easy to 1 hour hard.Go into your spare room and look for a large pile of cloths or hanging items in the corner. Underneath that pile is probably a treadmill or elliptical machine. Start with a few minutes and work up from there.Support your local restaurants and order take-out for lunch or dinner. Many have curbside pickup so you don’t have to get out of your car. ................
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