Job seekers and recruiters alike have had to increasingly rely on technology as an integral part of the job search journey. Chicago Urban League’s first Virtual Career Fair was a true example of that new reality. Just over 1,000 job seekers registered for the event to connect with a dozen of Chicago’s premier employers, including Skills […]
How Newly Unemployed Independent Contractors Can Land Jobs
COVID-19 has impacted nearly every industry – especially the “gig economy” or better known as jobs like ride share driver, on-demand handy-work/cleaning, and freelance roles. If you were previously doing a “gig” job, you may be thinking “How can I successfully pivot to currently in-demand jobs?” Answer: With your transferable skills! We’re sharing key steps […]
Create a Dynamic Job Search Plan During COVID-19
Beyond the obvious impact on individual health COVID-19 has had, it is also impacting the economy in various ways. Some industries are seeing a surge in demand (medical supplies, distribution, etc.), but most are experiencing a decline. One study found that nearly 1 In 5 households has lost work or had hours reduced since the outbreak of COVID-19. This is a daunting statistic and by […]
Top Job Search Mistakes Candidates Make
The unemployment rate across the country currently sits at 4.8%. However, here in Chicago, that rate is more than 1% higher at 5.9%[1]. This means more applicants for every job, stronger competition, and more obstacles to overcome in landing a job. This means that it is even more important for an unemployed job seeker to […]
5 Ways to Stay Organized While Applying to Multiple Jobs
So you’ve decided to go job shopping. Seriously this time. Applying to new jobs should be fun. A few clicks here and there for just a couple jobs is fairly easy to manage. However, how do you manage dozens of applications at once? Before you begin your job search, here are five of my favorite […]
