Conducting a job search is a stressful endeavor for individuals. Conducting a job search when the country is being affected by a pandemic changes the rules temporarily for individuals and employers alike when interviewing for open positions in the construction and engineering industries.
With the outbreak of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) here in the United States organizations and individuals should consider altering their recruiting / interviewing routines to take into consideration how candidates interact with organizations.
How employers interview candidates for jobs by utilizing technological advancements and jobseekers utilizing common sense actions can result in reduction of the transmission of the novel corona virus throughout communities.
Individuals should not stop their job search, but rather take the time to utilize the many opportunities to reach out to employers via responses to job announcements, online networking through social media, LinkedIn, email inquiries and conducting interviews with potential employers via telephone and video meetings. This will allow you to set the ground work needed for future advancements in the interview process as the risk / disease spread slows over time.
Many larger organizations today have already altered their interviewing techniques to take advantage of online video meetings. Limiting the physical contact / face to face interactions through utilization of online meeting applications like zoom.us, gotomeeting.com, etc.. These applications have made it possible for one on one interactions, group meetings that essentially replicate an in-person interview experience from the comfort of your home or office.
Many smaller organization’s today though may have not yet implemented these changes and/or should you find yourself in a situation in which you need to be present for an in-person meeting there are simple actions you can take to make sure you keep yourself and others around you safe.
As the novel corona virus (COVID-19) situation is changing daily, it is advisable to check in with community health organizations, healthcare providers and/or the CDC websites for important updates related to the spread of the virus and actions you can take to keep safe and healthy.
Michael DeSafey is a leading executive recruiter for professionals in the construction, engineering and environmental industries. He is currently the President of Webuild Staffing www.webuildstaffing.com . To learn more about Michael or to follow his blog please visit www.michaeldesafey.com