These tips will make your job hunting easier in 2021

Searching for jobs is itself a big task during the global pandemic due to the novel coronavirus. So, here's 10 smart options that you can follow to get a job, read on.
 

First Published Dec 30, 2020, 2:09 PM IST

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Always form your strategy of the approach before searching for a job. 2020 has given us so many lemons that life has started tasting bitter; most of the reason is the global pandemic affecting the economy. Follow these 10 easy yet smart steps to get a job within the next year.

Go Online: Create an account on LinkedIn and try connecting with people. You can follow companies that interest you and can put valuable comments on their posts to be noticeable. But do not say something stupid, keep your comments professional. You can be either a fresh graduate or an undergrad student; it's good to know the job market beforehand.

Communicate: Communicate with your friends and family. In getting a job, a referral always helps. Having sources in a company gives you some significant privileges, one of which is that you will get to know about the vacancies before your competitors.

Do not limit yourself: If you have made a job listing then don't limit yourself to that. If you get any vacancy at a good company, then send your CV and a cover letter even if the job role doesn't suit you. You have to sell yourself in the job market.

Expand your search options: With the advancement of the digital age, there are so many job opportunities that you are not even aware of. So, expand your search options and explore your ways to get a job.

Be confident: Always do thorough research about the company that you are going to work with. Be confident vocally and show your effort.

Take up university's work: Join the activities organised by your university. You might get part-time jobs (academic or event jobs), this will give you experience and also will pay you a little.

Take internship programs: Try to get an internship with any reputed or startup companies. There are paid and unpaid programs. Nobody should work for free, and it is up to you what you feel better for yourself.

Recruiting agencies: There are a lot of recruiting agencies online and offline who can hook you up quicker in better job places.

Go to career fairs: Career fairs are fun to attend and to explore what you want to do in life or even to know what the job market is like right now.
 

Be your boss: Sounds fun, right? Well, it takes a massive amount of courage to run your own company, but also this could be the smartest move ever.