A guide to get yourself back into the job market post-pandemic | The Citizen

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Getting back into the job market is not that hard if you are prepared to market yourself.

Many people are thinking about getting back into the job market, but how to do it? How do you ensure that you are still ready for the workplace and its demands? It is quite intimidating to think about going back, but there are things you can do to prepare yourself. According to Skills Portal people leave the job market for various reasons, such as an injury, illness, pregnancy and childcare.

According to Skills Portal people leave the job market for various reasons, such as an injury, illness, pregnancy and childcare. During this time people may become disconnected from the business world and returning to the workplace can be a scary step.Update your skills: the workplace is constantly changing and you have to ensure you have the skills to match the new demands. Therefore, it is a good idea to go to work on your skills before you enter the workforce.

Create a functional CV: emphasise your skills and experience as opposed to a chronological CV that focuses on the order and period of employment. Do research about the job description and highlight skills that match the requirements of the advertised position to make your CV stand out.How to market yourself after the pandemic

Look at the last job you had. What did you like about it and what did you hate? Do not let additional requirements such as further study scare you from trying for the job you really want.

 

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