A Job Seeker’s Toolkit During COVID-19 | AgCareers.com
April 03, 2020

A Job Seekers Toolkit During COVID-19

Have you recently found yourself displaced from your current job or concerned that this could happen? COVID-19 has shook employment for many industries. While the agriculture industry is essential, not all that are employed in agriculture will end this pandemic with a career.

AgCareers.com is here to offer support. Not only do we have jobs from many agricultural employers that are continuing to hire; we have a library of valuable resources to help you make the best impression throughout the recruitment process.

Visit the AgCareers.com Newsletter Archives for additional articles with helpful advice. Below, we’ll give you a look at a quick video series that helps job seekers work through career displacement. The video series is broken into four quick 8 to 15-minute videos.

#1 The Impact of Career Displacement

For many, your career is a large part of your identity. Losing a job can take an emotional toll. This video provides tips and suggestions for working through the emotional stress of displacement.

#2 Searching for a Job

Looking for a job is a job in itself! Stay organized and learn some of the most effective ways to search for job opportunities. Obviously, AgCareers.com is here for you!

#3 Writing an Effective Resume

Writing a resume can be done in a variety of formats and there is a long-standing debate on which is correct. The truth is, it depends. This video shares the options and which style is appropriate for which situation.

#4 Selling Yourself in an Interview

Interviewing may take new forms during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll see a rise of video interviewing, but the principles of completing a successful interview are the same regardless of the setting. Learn pointers for selling yourself during an interview in this video.

If you need additional help or support through these difficult times and are looking for a new career, AgCareers.com can help. Email agcareers@agcareers.com for assistance.

AgCareers.com has compiled a variety of helpful resources related to COVID-19 and the agriculture industry. Please check them for regular updates and helpful tools.

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