The rules of job hunting have changed — here’s how to get hired

 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/08/the-rules-of-job-hunting-have-changed-heres-how-to-get-hired.html

“The number of people looking for work is at historic levels. At the same time, because of shelter-in-place restrictions due to Covid-19, the rules around job hunting have changed. For those who have been laid off, furloughed or edged out of positions amid the coronavirus pandemic, landing a new job will be challenging, yet there are ways to stand out, experts say. Here’s how to get the attention of a hiring manager as the competition for openings heats up.”  

Jessica Dickler

The Best Jobs of 2020

 https://www.indeed.com/lead/best-jobs-2020

The ideal job might differ from person to person, but most can agree on a few key characteristics: it should offer good pay, have potential for growth in its field and be in demand by employers. Meanwhile, employers also need to keep an eye on job trends to better inform their hiring practices. 

With that in mind, we compiled our lists of the best jobs of 2020, defining “best” as job titles with the highest number of postings per one million jobs and offering the highest pay (using a baseline salary of $75,000), combined with consistent growth in share of postings from 2016-2019.

Indeed Editorial Team

6 Tips To Kick-Start Your Job Search In 2020

 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/job-search-2020-tips-advice_l_5e04f7d9e4b05b08babdae1d

"Start the work today to land the job you want in the new year."

Monica Torres

How To Get A Great New Job In 2020

 https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/12/09/how-to-get-a-great-new-job-in-2020/?sh=157f979d665a

"Both the year and decade are coming to a close. Now is the perfect time to do something constructive and meaningful with your work-life. If there is no upside where you are, then it's time to move on to a better, more well-paying job where you’re appreciated. There are two major things to focus on—your mindset and the nuts and bolts of the job search."

Jack Kelly

How Many Applications Does it Take to Get a Job

 https://www.hirelehigh.com/post/how-many-applications-does-it-take-to-get-a-job

“While there is no golden number that will guarantee success, we do have some suggestions on the number of applications you should submit and an additional step in your job or internship you may not have considered.”

Andrea Reger

41% of Recent Grads Work in Jobs Not Requiring a Degree

 https://www.kiestu.com/news/41-of-recent-grads-work-in-jobs-not-requiring-a-degree/

“The unemployment rate for young college graduates exceeds that of the general population, and about 41 percent of recent college graduates -- and 33.8 percent of all college graduates -- are underemployed in that they are working in jobs that don't require a college degree, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.”

Elizabeth Redden

Change the Way You Job Hunt in 2020: 4 Pivotal Perspectives

 https://workmonger.com/change-the-way-you-job-hunt/

“When job searching, you want to make sure you’re doing everything possible to better position yourself among the competition. Some individuals focus on perfecting resumes, while others divert their attention to networking. Today, we’re going to share 4 pivotal perspectives that can change the way you job hunt in 2020.”

Roger Conner