It is no secret COVID has changed the workforce. Add in recent college graduates who cannot add internships and experiences to their resumes because the pandemic robbed them of those opportunities. And let's remember the artists, creatives, educators, and healthcare professionals venturing into the corporate world. Top it off with a recession, and you get an employment crisis. 

Of course, every job listing is a new opportunity, but how do individuals get their first role in an unfamiliar field? Firstly, it is crucial to own your skills to share how you can apply them to the part. Hiring managers are not only looking for candidates that can have success within the role but someone who is an excellent fit for the team. Once candidates with unique experiences and skills are the ideal fit for the role, they begin their path to success. Flexibility and reliability are essential traits management teams look for when considering future promotions.

Do not limit yourself by thinking you can only grow professionally within your office, sharpen your skills or continue to learn with online resources. Now that we can learn without stepping into a classroom, use online certifications and training programs to master the basics and foundations. Remember that social media is a learning tool. Many professionals use online platforms to educate and share their experiences. From hiring managers, human resources team members, marketing agents, and software developers, there are many individuals dedicating time to help get you hired. 

Whether you want to apply your artists' skills, educational experience, or medical training, you can change how hiring teams choose candidates. How else do we expect to see the change people advocating for if we continue to limit ourselves?