Here are four ways to fine-tune your at-home
job hunt.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
These uncertain times boast at least one
advantage for job seekers: Many resources for
online learning are now free or more affordable
in response to impacts of the COVID-
outbreak. So make yourself more marketable
by learning or developing a skill, or getting a
certification (think mastering Excel or dipping
a toe into project management). You can find
courses for just about any topic on platforms like
Coursera and Udemy.
“Then, put that bullet point on your resume.
Even if they don’t have a formal certification
process, that’s still a big deal to say you invested
that amount of time in yourself,” says Julie
Kratz, founder of Next Pivot Point, a leadership
training organization.
This step can be even more impactful if
you’ve had a gap in work experience during
the pandemic.
GIVE YOURSELF CREDIT
Maybe you don’t meet 100 percent of the listed
requirements for a position or you’re considering
a new career path. Don’t let that stop you
from applying.
Be confident and try not to apologize for or
otherwise call attention to anything you’re
lacking, says Jeannie Kim, vice president of
content at career site The Muse.
“What you should do instead is really play up the
things that you do have. Play up the skills you
have that are in the job description. Play up the