In these unprecedented times, you may have found that your employment situation and financial foundation have suddenly shifted. Although this can be unsettling, the good news is that opportunities can arise from unexpected challenges.

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Businesses will need to adjust to a new reality in the post pandemic world, and so too will job seekers. Many businesses may not reopen, and others may start up slowly. There will be industry sectors that will actively look for candidates, and others that may not be ready.

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When you need a job – particularly when you need one now – seems like the wrong time to be thinking about “finding yourself”. After all, you have CV’s to send out, cover letters to write, and interviews to attend. And besides, it’s not like there is a well-defined path to follow that leads to personal understanding.

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If you’ve ever looked for a job, you’ve heard it all before.  Experience required.  Even when hiring for so-called “entry-level” positions, experience is often a must.  Here’s why it’s frustrating: you need a job to acquire experience, but you need experience in order to get a job!  It seems like a never-ending cycle – and one that is particularly difficult to break.

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Join this FREE webinar on demand with Drake WorkWise about how to manage stress and anxiety through COVID-19. Watch it online with the link below:

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The most common answer to "do you have any questions?" is surprisingly "no". Not only is this the wrong answer, but it’s also a missed opportunity to find out information about the company. It is important for you to ask questions. Not just any questions, but those relating to the job, the company and the industry.

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