Job Seeker's Lair

If you were looking for a job at the beginning of the year compared to today, you would be traversing a very different landscape. COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty in both the economy and the employment market. The decline in attractive job opportunities has resulted in candidates not having as many options as they would normally have. Consequently, with more job seekers in the market, there were three times as many applicants for one job as compared to 2019. Despite such circumstances, it is still possible to find a job after tweaking your expectations and drawing the line in areas where you would be willing to compromise. how to adjust your expectations when applying for jobs 1. revise your career goals When you are unemployed and actively searching for a job, it is tough to establish your career priorities beyond being able to receive your first salary with a new employer as quickly as possible. Some candidates accepted the offer since the salary met their expectations, onl...

 Fresh graduates are facing one of the biggest challenges in their life - finding a job during a global pandemic. Even as the unemployment rate lowers, many employers are still very cautious about who they hire to join their team. As the number of job seekers surpasses job vacancies, fresh graduates applying for entry-level positions will also have to compete against more experienced professionals for jobs. Despite this, developing the potential and abilities of our future leaders remains a top priority for the country. Even after graduation, young talent is encouraged to participate in campus recruiting, traineeships, and internships to receive relevant job experience, learn new skills, and extend their employment options. The pandemic has made it more difficult for job seekers, particularly those who have recently graduated. For new grads entering the workforce, here are some career guidance and job hunting ideas. 1. adjusting to new recruiting procedures Since the beginning of t...

After a life-changing experience or a major choice, it is normal for people to set career resolutions to improve themselves in many ways. This occurs in the workplace when new graduates enter the workforce or when employees change employers. When we start a new job, we want to be better versions of ourselves and do more in order to impress our superiors and coworkers. Here are some work resolutions you can make in your new job to help you stay on track to meet your professional objectives and stand out among your coworkers.  1. Increase your work productivity You may need to reclaim your mojo if you're prone to procrastination or require a reset after a long hiatus. Set some firm guidelines for how you want to organize your time so you can work smarter rather than harder. To keep track of your daily and weekly progress, purchase a planner or develop a basic to-do list. To boost your productivity levels throughout the day, start with the most difficult or time-consuming chores and c...

COVID-19, the number one public enemy, has prompted an unprecedented social experiment for businesses: working from home. Working from home , or telecommuting , has long been a perk for a select group of professionals, such as working mothers, students, and senior executives. While the concept of remote working is not new, it is not widely used in Asia. Unfortunately, many workers have succumbed to presenteeism and its negative effects on mental and physical health. However, as many people have discovered, remote working has a number of advantages, including reduced commute time and increased productivity. If you're concerned about your home productivity and can't seem to get away from all the distractions, here are five suggestions. ways to be productive while working from home 1. Get up when you normally would. Even if you don't have to travel an hour to get to work, you should still get up as you typically would. Changing your waking hour every day can upset your sleep p...

The recruitment process for COVID-19 has been dramatically altered. All face-to-face encounters have been replaced with phone or video interviews for health and safety considerations. We've noticed some new issues as more individuals get familiar with video interviews. Here are some best practices and recommendations for preparing for a video interview in order to boost your chances of landing a job. You can avoid technical issues by:  1. ensuring good connectivity It's likely that your entire family is studying, working, or both at home. Because everyone is using the same broadband, the bandwidth is being stretched, which could lead to a shaky WiFi connection. A faulty connection will frequently result in poor sound quality or graphic latency. In the worst-case scenario, when your device tries to reconnect, you may be automatically disconnected from the video interview. 2. know how to use the video conferencing tool You may have incompatible software or be unfamiliar with the ...

When you're interviewing with your dream employment, your appearance and how you dress may say a lot about you, and you don't want to send the wrong message. You may make a good impression at a job interview based on what you dress, which will boost your chances of getting hired. Interviews are an excellent opportunity for you to display a bit of your individuality. It also assists the interviewer in determining if you are a suitable fit for the company's culture. Even if you have a boisterous personality, try not to annoy your interviewer by being too loud! Always check the dress code of the employer you're interviewing for before you start showing up in jeans. While it may be OK in a tech start-up, it may not be acceptable in a bank. One method to find out is to look at how their staff dress for work on social media platforms like Instagram. Despite the growing trend of working in business casual dress, there are few types of clothing that you should never wear to an...