{"id":9297,"date":"2020-07-22T17:15:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/coronavirus-pandemic-is-changing-the-way-recruiters-hire-9297\/"},"modified":"2023-04-06T12:06:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:36:14","slug":"coronavirus-pandemic-is-changing-the-way-recruiters-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monster.co.th\/career-advice\/coronavirus-pandemic-is-changing-the-way-recruiters-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus Pandemic is Changing the Way Recruiters Hire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/media.monsterindia.com\/cmsimages\/1595418108.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we behave, eat and work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">It has also altered the way we get hired now and how recruiters select the best candidates for a job.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">So, job seekers need to make a note of the changes in the recruitment process. Unless you know what has changed, how will you adapt and fine-tune your job search strategy?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">The COVID-19 induced slowdown has impacted the jobs worldwide but as economies open and business limp back to the pre-COVID period, more <a title=\"companies are looking to hire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/companies-that-are-hiring-amid-coronavirus-outbreak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">companies are looking to hire<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">In these times, it\u2019s essential to understand what\u2019s that recruiters are looking for in a candidate. How the hiring process has changed and what you can do to get hired.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>So, let\u2019s take a look at what\u2019s new and what\u2019s different when it comes to <a title=\"searching for a job in these tough times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monster.com.sg\/career-advice\/how-to-search-for-a-job-in-covid-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">searching for a job in these tough times<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Offline to online hiring<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><br><\/strong>Soon after the Coronavirus pandemic, most employers moved to online hiring completely to keep their employees and prospective candidates safe from getting infected. Today, there\u2019s more reliance on technology to screen, sort, interview and hire candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Due to the shortage of open positions, getting a job in these times is difficult because there\u2019s more competition than ever. So, how do you adapt to the new hiring process?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Get familiar with the technology<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Figure out how to get noticed in the crowded job market<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Upskill to increase your net worth<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Include relevant skills in your resume<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\">Keep your profile updated<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>In-person to video interviews<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> Since it\u2019s important to adhere to physical distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19, companies are relying on video interviews to select the candidates for a job. In fact, according to <a title=\"news reports\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/3\/5\/21166528\/linkedin-coronavirus-job-interviews-virtual-bluejeans-travel-limit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">news reports<\/a> large organisations such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, and LinkedIn have announced to move to online job interviews for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> <a title=\"Are you prepared for the online job interviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/are-you-prepared-for-the-online-job-interviews-in-the-wake-of-coronavirus-covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are you prepared for the online job interviews<\/a>? If not, it\u2019s time you understand the importance of video interviews. It could be a <a title=\"Skype interview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/10-best-skype-interview-tips-for-job-seekers-who-want-to-succeed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skype interview<\/a> or a video interview on Zoom, Teams or any other video platform. You should get an understanding of a video interview in general and how to conduct yourself during such a conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>Working from office to remote working<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"> Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, remote working or <a title=\"work from home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/search\/work-from-home-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work from home<\/a> has become a new reality for many job seekers. Many <a title=\"employees reported in a survey\" href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/jobs\/seven-in-10-employees-say-their-companies-have-offered-complete-work-from-home-survey\/articleshow\/76762568.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">employees reported in a survey<\/a> that their companies have offered work from home until the situation normalises. As companies focus on a remote working model, it\u2019s important for job seekers to mentally prepare to work from home or a remote location. In the interview, you may be asked how you keep yourself motivated and organised when working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>On-ground job fairs to virtual job fairs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong><br><\/strong>To save costs and to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, companies are focusing more on virtual job fairs. So, if you are looking for a job, virtual job fair should be a part of your <a title=\"job search strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">job search strategy<\/a>. The best part about virtual job fairs is that you can attend them from the comforts of your home and you can ask questions directly to hiring manager, if you have any.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>You may also like:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Top 10 In-demand Jobs in Coronavirus Pandemic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/top-10-in-demand-jobs-in-coronavirus-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 In-demand Jobs in Coronavirus Pandemic<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"7 Online Careers that You Can Start Today from Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/7-online-careers-that-you-can-start-today-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Online Careers that You Can Start Today from Home<\/a><\/span><\/li><li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"6 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/6-tips-to-get-your-resume-noticed-amid-coronavirus-outbreak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed Amid Coronavirus Outbreak<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we behave, eat and work. It has also altered the way we get hired now and how recruiters select the best candidates for a job. So, job seekers need to make a note of the changes in the recruitment process. 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