Are your internship/jobs also affected due to this global pandemic? Are you also among the one who think they are stuck in the middle of a series of storms and unable to get out? However, most people have been affected by the impact of COVID-19 and you may be considering the best ways to go about finding the right opportunity in the current economy, but probably you can’t!
As COVID-19 continues to spread, it is leaving its worst impacts on the economy. According to the research, early estimates of job data indicate that the coronavirus effect has left a devastating impact sending the urban unemployment rate soaring to 30.9%. Overall unemployment rose to more than 23.4%. So, most of the people are facing a big challenge in their jobs and internships as it is the one which is affected the most due to COVID-19. The ones who were waiting for their offer letters for their jobs or internships are still waiting and most of these offers have been revoked. Along with the economic crisis going on, this can be a difficult and challenging time to look up for a job or an internship. Moreover, over the past four weeks, at least two dozen top companies have fired employees due to recession. They include BlackBuck, BharatPe, Zolo Stays, Uber, and Treebo. Doesn’t it feel like you are climbing a mountain at a good speed and suddenly the mountain only falls!
Also, many students who had decided to make their summer effective by doing an internship or paving a path for their dream career but couldn’t make it because of this pandemic. No worries! Remember, in the 2008 recession, startups like Whatsapp, Uber and Zomato were founded and proved to be effective due to their work and contributions made in the recession period.
How are different industries affected?
What skills to learn in this lockdown?
Last month we published a report on “Skills in Post-Covid Era” containing analysis on skills required in different industries in the coming decade. Have a look at it here: https://dashboard.myways.in/covid
What to do?
It is much more important now than ever before to focus on your skill-sets. Make sure you utilize your time in doing the research right. Following points can help you:
* Know yourself. Do a SWOT analysis and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Use your strengths and fill the gaps.
* Know the market: see what is required what is not.
* Think less, act more. If you can’t take a step now, you can’t do it ever
* Do not go after certificates, take proper training and develop your skill set and not just your Resume
* Do not go after paid internships, if you are sure the opportunity will provide growth, personally and professionally
* Work in startups, help them grow, increase your confidence
Do not just survive, but THRIVE
In this pandemic, MyWays is also making an effort to help students in getting connected to the best-fit opportunities like internships, training or courses at various places across India personalize their career exploration journeys.
We believe in traveling and exploring together, to help every student who wishes to follow his/her passion. With their vision and our mission, we help college students get employable in their desired field. Moreover, through AI, we help employers by suggesting the best applicants with the closest match based on skills, personality, aspirations, and past experiences. Visit MyWays Dashboard now! It’s FREE.
Successful Career is not a destination, rather a Journey. Let us travel together!
So what are you waiting for? Opportunities are knocking at your door! Go and unlock it!
