Getting hired in today’s job market might require picking up a new skill or two. Start by taking inventory of what you’re best at. Think: hard skills like software or program training, plus the transferable skills you have developed like critical thinking and problem solving. Then decide where you could improve or add something new. Many online resources are free and others may offer free trails. You can learn everything from coding and project management to photography and design. Developing new skills during quarantine to make yourself stand out as a candidate is a good investment. But if your not read to jump in — that’s okay too. Focus on articulating all the skills you do have instead to get noticed faster by companies and industries that are hiring.
- Certifications from places like Microsoft and opportunity.linkedin.com
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Virtual courses at places like Coursera, Khan Academy, Udemy, MIT OpenCourseWare, Alison, and CreativeLive
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Learning hard skills like coding at SkillShare or Codecademy
Need help with packaging those skills you do have onto your resume or cover letter? The Center for Internships and Career Development offers one-on-one coaching for interviews, resume/cover letter review and more all virtually during the summer months! Sign up today on Handshake for an virtual appointment!
