Old beliefs trip up job seekers

Job seekers need to stand out from the crowd if they want to get hired. Yet, many job seekers are not networking or even asking for help, according to a new LinkedIn survey of 2,000 U.S. professionals who became unemployed since March. Many said they have not been actively networking while being unemployed — even though most say it’s vital for a successful job search. One possible reason for the aversion to networking is that 84% believe there is a stigma associated with being unemployed. Fortunately another survey of 1,000 hiring managers found that the vast majority (96%) would hire a candidate who was laid off due to COVID-19.

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