Four Tips to Standout in The Job Market

With the recent waves of layoffs across tech and many other industries, it will be a huge understatement to say that we are in grave economic times. And in times like this, the knee-jerk response of many firms is to "sacrifice the many to save the few"?by laying off the majority of their workforce.

Now for those who were unfortunately affected by these recent layoffs here are 4 tips to get you back into the job market and land you a new role in no time.

1.?Redefine your career goals: Take the time to look inward and review your past work experiences to really figure out what matters most to you in a job. That way you'd make sure you don't repeat past job-searching mistakes.

2.?Upskill, upskill, upskill: The skills requirements for jobs you think you should be qualified for are constantly evolving, hiring managers now favor candidates with more unique technical skills hence you must upskill and update your skill sets. This would definitely help you stand out in the job market.

3.?Revamp your CV: Chances are that the last time you touched your CV was the last time you went Job hunting, which might have been ages ago. As you prepare to jump back into the job market it is only wise to properly update your CV to highlight all the experiences you've acquired over the years, as this would give you an added advantage over other candidates.

4.?Reconnect with your professional network: This is one easy way to stand out in the job market because hiring managers tend to hire people they trust. Sometimes, all it takes is one good recommendation from somebody in your network to land you that dream job. So don't be ashamed, share with your professional network that you're looking for new opportunities and share with them the kind of roles you're looking for, you never know what might happen.