In the past month since COVID-19 became a global pandemic over 16 MILLION Americans have applied for unemployment, and many others have had their hours cut dramatically. This might apply to you (I know it applies to me and many of my loved ones) and you’re currently swimming through old resumes, examples of your work and job boards like Indeed and Zip Recruiter trying to figure out what to do. Even if this isn’t you, there’s never a bad time to learn more about resumes, interviewing skills, and what hiring managers look for. Maybe you’re about to graduate from college, move to another state, get married or you were just already planning to change jobs before the pandemic happened. When I was looking for my first job after college, I stumbled upon the YouTube channel Work It Daily, which features videos made by real hiring managers, about all things related to getting a job. Here are my top six must-watch Work It Daily videos while we’re all staying at home: 

Laid Off: Four Options To Help You Add Value and Move Forward 

This video discusses things you can be doing to help you move into your next job hunt and recover from being laid off during the crisis. 

Top 5 Most In-Demand Skill Sets Post Crisis 

This video talks about some of the many skill sets that will be in demand following the crisis. Some jobs may become more obsolete once things return to “normal” but other skill sets will be crucial as we move towards a new sense of normalcy. 

Interview Prep Questions and Answers 

This video was made pre-pandemic but the rules of interviews will still apply. There are some questions that you can almost guarantee you’ll be asked in an interview. This video will help you understand why these questions are asked, and how best to navigate them. 

5 Things Your Resume MUST Have To Get More Job Interviews

This video talks all about resumes, and how to write one. There are some things that MUST be included on a resume if you want to snag interviews. 

How To Write A Cover Letter Than Recruiters Will Love

Most people believe cover letters are a trivial part of the job application process, but they’re so, so important. This video will discuss how to craft the perfect cover letter, that will have job recruiters drooling over you.

 

How To Network In Times Of Crisis 

Networking is the one thing that we’re pretty limited on right now. How are we supposed to continue networking and forming crucial connections when we’re ordered to stay at home? This video discusses how you can continue to network, while still following your state’s stay-at-home orders. 

These six videos, and many other resources on their channel and other corners of the internet can help you feel confident in your job search during this pandemic. Good luck on your job hunt! 

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Georgia Gallagher graduated from the University of Alabama in the summer of 2019 where she majored in Journalism and Political Science. She is currently working as a Cast Member at  Walt Disney World in Florida. In her free time she can be found advocating for pro-life policies and working with single or low-income mothers. She often says that her planner is second only to her Bible and she’s never caught without a cup of coffee in her hand.