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How women can rebound from a layoff Every career has its ups and downs. Successful professionals often credit certain moments in their careers as catalysts that ultimately drove their success.

Though such catalysts may be positive developments, like a well-earned promotion or timely advice from a trusted mentor, many a professional also has been motivated by events that were not initially welcomed, including layoffs.

Many businesses were forced to lay off employees in the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. A re-

cent study published in the journal World Development found that, during the pandemic, women were 24 percent more likely to permanently lose their jobs than men.

As the world gradually emerges from the pandemic, many women may still be trying to reenter the workforce after being laid off. The following strategies can help that transition back to work go smoothly. ¯Reconsider your career path. People who look at layoffs as the catalysts for their

success often do so because being laid off allowed them to step back and reconsider the path their careers were on prior to losing their jobs.

Such reflection may or may not compel a career change, but women can take time to reconsider if their previous field was something they want to get back into or if they want to pursue a different path. Perhaps it’s time to turn a passion into a profession? Or maybe the uncertainty of the pandemic has underscored the need for a career that’s more sta-

ble? Regardless of what they ultimately decide, women can spend time reconsidering their career path as they prepare to reenter the workforce. ¯Contact your former employer. Though certain workers, such as union members, may have a legal right to be recalled after being laid off, many professionals have no such right. However, that does not mean employers won’t want to bring them back as the economy begins to recover. In fact, many companies may prefer to do just that. The

Adecco Group’s Compensation and Workforce Trends survey in October 2020 found that 68 percent of organizations that furloughed or laid off employees during the pandemic intended to back-fill roles that were eliminated. The cost of training new hires and getting them up to speed on projects is considerable, and employers never truly know if new hires will mesh with coworkers. Those concerns do not typically apply when rehiring former employees.

Women who liked their jobs

and the direction their careers were going in prior to being laid off can check in with their previous employers about potential opportunities before they begin to look elsewhere. ¯Stay connected. Maintaining connections with colleagues and even former clients is a great way to avoid the feelings of isolation that can sometimes arise after a layoff.

Staying connected also may be a great way to learn about new opportunities before they become known to the general public.

Tips on boosting your chances of getting a new job Getting a better idea of how the hiring process works today can improve professionals’ chances of getting a new job or even switching careers.

The recruiting strategist ERE Recruiting Intelligence estimates that 250 resumes are submitted for each corporate job opening, and the first submission occurs within 200 seconds after a position is posted. In such an environment, procrastination can be costly.

There also is stiff com-

petition for those who think they’ll simply keep a resume posted online and wait for the jobs to roll in. BeHiring says the popular job-hunting site Monster.com receives 427,000 resume postings each and every week. Getting a better idea of how the hiring process works today can improve professionals’ chances of getting a new job or even switching careers.

Recruiters use a specific model for every job posting.

Informally dubbed the “hiring funnel,” this is a reference to the number of total applications they need to generate in order to get a single hire. On average of the 1,000 who see an online job posting, 200 will begin the application process, 100 will actually follow through and only 25 resumes will be screened out, according to Talent Function Group, Understand there is a LLC. Among that final 25, between four and six will ul“hiring funnel” timately be invited for an in-

terview.

Be creative with a resume Hundreds of people are vying for the same job, and human resources personnel who review applicants may spend 10 seconds reading over each resume. As a result, it is essential to make a resume stand out. Areas most perused on a resume include job titles, companies worked for, start/ end dates, and education.

Make sure these key areas are visible and impressive.

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Network responsibly Always connect with people you think can bring career benefits in some way rather than blindly networking. Keep your social media image professional as well,

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Dress the part

If you’re one of the lucky ones who earns an interview, keep the good momentum going by dressing in a manner that is appropriate for the role in which you are interviewing. Tidy hair, clean fingernails, minimal jewelry, classic attire, and a pleasant attitude can make a difference.

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Tips to master a video job interview The adage “there’s a first time for everything” has certainly rang true throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Life as the world knew it changed during the pandemic, and as a result many people found themselves in unfamiliar positions and settings.

One unfamiliar position that job seekers had to grow accustomed to during the pandemic was interviewing via video conferencing apps like Zoom. Interviewing for a new job has long been considered a nerve-wracking experience, even for seasoned professionals.

That anxiety did not necessarily disappear during the pandemic, but it may have taken on a new form as applicants were forced to present the best, albeit virtual, version of themselves when interviewing.

Video interviews may become integral parts of the interviewing process in the future, as companies recognize how efficient video interviews can be.

As a result, it can benefit professionals to polish up

on their video interviewing skills. ¯Dress the part. Dressing for success still matters. Though in person interviews may not be in job seekers’ immediate futures, appropriate attire still sends the right message. Dress the part from head to toe, even if you expect to only be seen from the waist up. This saves you the embarrassment of being seen in sweat pants or other inappropriate attire should you unexpectedly need to stand up during the interview. ¯Beware of the background. Make sure the background behind you during the interview is clean and appropriate.

Zoom offers a curated list of virtual backgrounds that can help job seekers make a strong first impression.

If an existing space is fine serving as a background, clean the area prior to the interview. This creates the impression that you are organized and attentive to detail. ¯Use a laptop or computer. Smartphones have video conferencing ca-

pabilities, but it’s best to use a laptop or desktop computer when interviewing via video. Laptops and desktops are heavier and less likely to move during the interview and their screens are larger, giving job seekers a better view of the person they’re speaking with. If you must use a smartphone, keep the phone still throughout the interview. ¯Sit in a brightly lit, quiet room. A dark room may make it hard for interviewers to see applicants, and that can create a bad first impression. Find a well-lit, quiet room, ideally one that is away from the hustle and bustle of the household. ¯Use the mute button.

One of the more common issues to arise from the Zoom boom has been some users’ failure to realize their microphones are not muted. When interviewing for a job via video, remember to mute your microphone when you are not speaking. This ensures that no ambient noise from your home will affect the interview. Such noise

could adversely affect an interviewer’s opinion of you.

Interviewing via video conferencing apps is uncharted territory for many professionals. But a few tricks of the trade can help job seekers create strong first impressions.

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The Sentinel is seeking a dedicated community journalist who will help cover the news that’s important to our readers. This is position will be primarily an evening news reporter position.

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