Job search in USA during recession - Top Tips from a Recruiter

With Recession looming large over everyone's head, Job search in the US during a recession can be an arduous task. With the current job market in the US so unpredictable and with layoffs happening in a lot of companies, we thought it is a good time to bring in a recruiter to answer all your questions as well as debunk some job search myths.

@coachshreyamehta is a recruiter with Uber and was previously with TikTok and Amazon and we discussed the following in this video:

✨Job market trends
✨ How to make your resume standout
✨ Debunking ATS platforms
✨ Gaining visibility on LinkedIn
✨ Must do if you are graduating or looking for internships next year
✨ Breaking through large organizations
✨ Normalizing career breaks

The current job market can look scary but if you are patient and pick a good strategy to amplify your skills and stories you are going to shine!!

Best of luck! Don't lose hope and remember @itsokyaaar

Layoffs can be scary. And Job search after a layoff during a recession is scary to another level. Also, the internet has its way of blowing things up but you can show up with confidence if you have the right strategy in place .

In this video with with Career Coach Aneri Desai Patel we discussed:
✨Job market trends
✨ Industries and roles that are still hiring
✨Good to switch/start a new job
✨Job search during holidays
✨Resume, LinkedIn and networking tips.

A couple of additional resources:
✨Legalities to know if laid off on H1B visa (link in bio)
✨Companies that offer sponsorship : h1bdata.info, myvisajobs.com or Google inc 5000

Best of luck! Don't lose hope and remember @itsokyaaar