Summary Sunday Get Ready for a 2020 Job Hunt

Summary Sunday Get Ready for a 2020 Job Hunt A 2020 job hunt doesnt look like it did in 2010. So if you havent looked for a new job in a while, here are some things youll want to know. From future-proofing your career to spicing up your LinkedIn profile, there is one thing for surea 2020 job hunt is not like it was the last time you looked. In this weeks summary, youll find advice, tips and insight to help you take more control over your job search and career with tips on interviewing and a conversation among career professionals doling out advice. Everyone wants a stable career, but it isnt like it used to be. Dont expect to be shepherded through your career. That falls solely on your shoulders. And taking control of your career requires you to keep on toe in a job search at all times. CAREER How To Future-Proof Your Career Path In 2020 (and beyond)by John Schwarz | Fast Company Future-proofing ones career doesnt just mean studying STEM, learning to code, or becoming a data scientist. So what will it take to ensure career security? There are several answers in this article. One of them is having a personal board of advisors. 3 Things Everyone Should Know About the Changing Workforceby Abby Engers | Macs List First, the career ladder is broken. Second, generational changes are coming in the labor market. And third, its a candidates market. Its an easy-to-read article with tips for employers/companies at the end. Lets hope we do so some of these changes to recruiting and retention. PHONE INTERVIEW 5 Steps to Pulling Off a Successful Phone Interviewby The Muse You will have many phone interviews. These are classic tips to help you feel confident and prepared for your next phone interview. Theres a handy infographic to go along with the article too! REMOTE WORK Guide to Work From Home Jobs in 2020by Susan P. Joyce | Job-hunt.org This article (and the many other articles on this page) help identify what you need to know about work from home jobs, otherwise known as remote work. It also includes advice for freelancers on starting your own business. There are more remote opportunities today than there used to be and this trend is expected to continue to grow. And be sure to check the articles in the sidebar! LINKEDIN Format Your LinkedIn Textby Donna Serdula | LinkedIn-Makeover Do you have text on your LinkedIn profile youd like to bold, italicize or underline? Now you can! There are some warnings about using this hack so make sure you pay attention to the words you choose to format. JOB SEARCH Are You Job Search Ready? (Quiz)by Dawn Graham, PhD, LP on LinkedIn When were in a market where there’s more opportunity than ever, a lack of savvy job search skills keeps well-qualified professionals  stuck  in unsatisfying careers. Or worse, a prolonged job search. These questions walk you through the important components of a 2020 job hunt and prompt you to take action on things you may have overlooked. Modern Job Search Trends for 2020 Part 1by Mark Anthony Dyson | The Voice of Job Seekers This is a lively collaborative conversation with Sarah Johnston, Briefcase Coach, Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill ofAvenirCareers.com, Mark and me. We discuss the missteps we see job seekers make, best-practices job seekers should be using and more in this 20-minute podcast. Stay tuned for part 2 coming out at the end of January.