This year many employees have been layed off by companies, some freshers didn’t get their offer letters and some are working without getting a salary. I know its been a tough time for everyone but now companies are getting some relaxation. So, new jobs are slowing picking up the pace.
Most of the IT companies are hiring Virtually and they are giving work from home opportunities to every employee. So, now you must be thinking about how to get a good job after this lockdown?
Here are some tips, which can help you to get a job after this lockdown in India.
5 Tips to get a job after Lockdown
1. Find a good Job Portal:
Choosing a good Job Portal is quite difficult because when you think of any consultancy then they might charge you some amount and there is no assured job guarantee as well. So, you can go for online Job portal as well, Some of the good job portals are-
- Naukri.com
- Shine.com
- Monster.com
- Indeed.com
- Linkedin.com
You can easily register on these portals and apply for several types of opportunities. But beware of some fake jobs because there are some people who told you to pay some kind of registration fee for getting a job.
The job portals and recruiters will never ask you to pay any amount for getting a job.
But, there is a very simple option to get quick and genuine job updates and i.e.
Job drives Instagram page– through this, you can easily get quick job updates and easily apply for any job, plus it is absolutely free for everyone.
2. Brush up your Skills
We have spent over 3 months in our home and a lot of us have wasted our time in Netflix, web series, and movies. So, before you appear for an interview, it is very important to brush up your skills. Nowadays, companies are hiring on the basis of your skills-
here is the example-
Recently, Collegedunia.com was hiring for Data Entry operators and in the initial application form, they have asked for few excel commands to do a particular work.
So, you can imagine they are just looking for the person who knows about how to deal with excel.
Similarly, many IT companies are conducting virtual coding tests in which you have to do some coding and an interviewer will observe you through webcam.
3. Update your Resume
It is extremely important to update your Resume with some relevant skills.
This way you can tell the employer about your latest certifications and skill set. Make sure your skills will match with the job requirements.
4. Make your Portfolio
According to the survey conducted by Jobdrives, about 68% of people won’t make a portfolio of their work. Portfolio is the best way to represent your skills and show your work to the employer.
A good portfolio will increase your chances of getting a job.
Here is the demo of a good portfolio.
You can make a similar one by using a free tool ( canva.com ).
5. Make yourself Techy with latest platforms
As you know, a lot of companies are hiring virtually, and this may require you to communicate with them through online platforms like Zoom, Webex, etc. So, even if you are from a non-tech background, you need to have a good understanding of these technologies.
Hopefully, you like these tips, if you have any questions then you can ask it in the comment section.