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You are here: Home / Employment / Job Hunting / 5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Employment Opportunities

5 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Employment Opportunities

July 20, 2020 by Guest Contributor

Many people are unemployed now due to COVID-19 and its effects on businesses. However, as things begin to even out, some are able to start finding work again. The job market is rather competitive, so you need to give yourself a boost. Here are five things you can do to improve your employment opportunities.

Amp Up Your Resume

Your resume is usually your first impression a potential employer will have of you. You want your resume to really showcase the highlights of your career and help present you as both a reliable and helpful employee. If you haven’t been looking for a job in a long time, your resume could probably use a bit of an update. Tailor your resume for the jobs you’re applying for, and have someone in your field look it over for you. Take their edits and suggestions into account before sending your new and improved resume off to potential employers.

Prioritize Your Job Search

It’s easy to put off job hunting for tomorrow or the next day or next week. However, if you expect to get a job, you need to make your job search the most important thing in your life. Get up early and get started. Don’t put partying or anything else before your goal. When you have an ambitious mindset and work toward getting a job, employers will see that.

Be sure to watch the above video he has a GREAT tip on how to turn a “we’re not interested” into a promising lead.

Criminal Record Expungement

No one is perfect. Some of us may have even gotten in trouble with the law in the past, and this can severely damage your employment prospects. You may have the option for criminal record expungement. Talk to a lawyer today about your options. If you can get your record expunged, you won’t have to mention your mistakes on your application and your employer likely won’t even see the misconduct in your background. For More Info See: Tips for Finding a Job after Serving Jail Time

Online Reputation Management

Many employers look online to learn about a potential employee. What will they find when they look you up? You want to make sure that they can’t find anything incriminating or embarrassing. They will check both social media as well as Google. Scroll through your social media to get rid of any pictures or posts that might not be appropriate. You should also keep your social media profiles private in case you missed anything.

Go to Job Fairs

Many people keep their job search at home by looking for jobs online. However, you may be able to make more of an impact by talking to people in person. This can be time-consuming, so it’s a good idea to try to talk to as many people at once. One of the best ways to do this is to go to a job fair. Dress well and bring plenty of resumes.

Getting a great new job requires effort. However, if you work hard and are smart about your strategy, you should be able to find a job quickly. Put yourself in the best position so that when you send your resume out there, employers will be calling.

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