Organization is key when you’re on the job search, especially if you’re holding out for the right role and may be on the hunt for months. It’s easy to lose track of important details about job postings when you’re applying for every relevant job post you find. This could come back to haunt you when it’s time to pull yourself together for an interview.

Fortunately, we have a few simple hacks up our sleeves to keep your job search organized. Here is a list of the details you want to keep track of and how to maintain a minimalist organization style:

As you begin to search for a job, something to consider is your personal branding. Your online presence and persona are available to more than just your friends and family in a digital age. For many millennials and generation z, an internet presence is nothing new. 

It’s no surprise that there is a strong link between unemployment and poor mental health. The job search process is strenuous, rejection is demoralizing, and loss of income has severe consequences for one’s overall livelihood. Unfortunately, the resulting job search depression is a reality many face.  

This post was updated in September of 2022

It is an enormous relief for many graduates that the working world they’re now entering is much closer to “normal” than it was a year ago. Some aspects of it, however, will never be the same. The pandemic has undeniably made policies like remote work and flexible work hours more appealing to employers and employees. 

As much as the adjustment is an exciting step forward for work-life balance, this kind of change can still feel daunting to new job seekers.

Willis Towers Watson’s research indicates that 37% of organizations had no policies or principles to manage nontraditional work arrangements before 2020. And as of last October, 59% of employees now telecommute. It’s no secret that such a dramatic change can feel overwhelming for leaders and workers. But it impacts job seekers as well. 

Since they weren’t in the workforce when remote work became common, it can all feel unknown to young job seekers. As such, they likely have a lot of questions about how remote or hybrid work schedules will all shake out. And while it’s impossible to have all the answers at this stage, you can offer a 101 overview.

Here’s how to successfully walk students and recent grads through a basic breakdown of what to expect from flexible work hours:

Despite the pause the world felt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are still entering the workforce for the first time. One of the most important tasks of the job search is crafting a strong resume. Not only is a resume a way for the job seeker to display their most valuable skills, but more importantly, a strong resume determines whether employers will even offer an interview in the first place. 

Since March of 2020, the resources most young job seekers are offered have quickly disappeared. College writing centers are temporarily closed, recruiters are no longer meeting in person with clients, and young job seekers are left feeling helpless and struggling. 

Thankfully, new options are arriving with the shift to a virtual environment. Universities now offer virtual resume-writing workshops, and job search companies are doing the same. Finding the right one for you can make all the difference in the success of your resume and ultimately, your job search. 

We’re not out of the woods with COVID-19. Cases are climbing higher than ever across much of the US, leaving folks in a constant state of uncertainty.

If you’re someone who was hoping for a career transition this year, your plans were likely put on hold back in the spring when unemployment peaked. And while unemployment has been on the decline since May, millions of people who didn’t anticipate being out of work have landed back on the job search. 

So, you wonder: is it even a good idea to seek out a career transition right now? It just might be. Let’s look at the pros and cons of shifting your career amid the pandemic:

It’s no secret: 2020 has been a mess of stress for pretty much everyone. I don’t know anyone who isn’t pumped to turn the corner and move on to 2021. 

Given the demands of social-distancing and closures, many businesses have been forced to re-examine what the modern office looks like. Hint: it looks very familiar — your living room, dining room, or spare bedroom-turned-office.

These virtual job environments have become more prevalent than ever, changing the industry and the ways you need to prepare to pivot within it. From getting the first interview to accepting the offer letter, it’s all happening without ever leaving your home.

Some of the classics still apply to preparing: dress well, show up early, and be ready to answer tough questions. However, with the removal of visible body language and the addition of technology, a virtual work environment comes with a unique interview process.

It can all feel a little intimidating, but there’s no need to fear. We’ve prepared the top six ways you can land your dream job in a virtual work environment and look like a natural in this socially-distanced workspace.