“Nationwide, there are two active online applications for every unemployed American right now, but that’s not the case everywhere,” said Julia Pollak, chief labor economist at ZipRecruiter.
For now, hospitality, leisure or other service industry employees have bigger chances of finding jobs compared to other sectors.
If you’re seeking a new job in a field that demands workers, than the pandemic will help you negotiate better according to Paul Wolfe, senior vice president of human resources at Indeed.
“The pandemic has shifted our perspectives on what’s important,” he said. “Job seekers have wanted it for a while, and now they’re going to get it.”
In other words, seeking a new job can include seeking higher salary, more vacation time or flexible remote work, according to Wolfe.
In the interview process, he recommends asking questions to ensure the company will give you what you want, especially around greater flexibility for remote work, which is a top characteristic people are looking for.
