Pandemic

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26 August 2020

Tips to stay relevant in the job market after the pandemic

(From ec.europa.eu ) Assess and expand your skills If you currently have more free time on your hands because you’re working remotely, you can use it to gain new skills or improve existing ones. Meanwhile, you’ve probably learnt new skills to continue doing your job from home, so take a moment to reflect on what they are (for example, time management, flexibility, or perhaps using a new digital tool). In case you have lost your job as a result of COVID-19, this is the perfect time to round out your skills and increase your employability. There are plenty of opportunities online to boost your...
20 July 2020

How to prepare your CV for a job search after COVID-19

(From ec.europa.eu ) Include a variety of digital skills The more digital skills you have, the better! Businesses around the world shifted to remote working almost overnight to protect their employees from COVID-19. They relied on technology more than ever and this isn’t expected to change following the pandemic. The more digital skills you have, the more likely you are to be successful in your job search. Employers will value experience with new online tools as well as the traditional Microsoft 365. Make sure you know how to share your screen and familiarise yourself with popular online...
11 June 2020

Four ways COVID-19 has changed the way we work

(From ec.europa.eu ) Check out the four biggest changes to the way we work. 1. Uptake of technology When millions of people around the world were told to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they used technology to adapt their way of working. Working as a team when working remotely heavily relies on online tools. Face-to-face meetings were replaced with online conference calls via platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams which enable staff to access meetings from their living rooms, saving time and money. These online platforms overcame the barriers of remote working and kept people...