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Welcome to Indeed Live.
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I think we will get started now.
Before we kick off, I just wanted to say,
hello, my name is Erin Waddell, and I am the Insight Strategist
here at Indeed.
That means I help our job seekers and clients understand
and engage with Indeed products.
And I want to thank you all for joining me here today,
whether it's your lunch period or you just
found a little time for us.
We're really appreciative of it.
I'm going to share my screen again in a moment.
So just give me one second to do that so everyone can see it.
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So at Indeed, our mission is to help people get jobs.
And as so many of us have had our lives and jobs profoundly
impacted by COVID-19, we want to remind you
that Indeed is here to help, which is why we're here today.
So before we get started, I have a little bit
of housekeeping as we normally do.
Just a quick disclaimer that the information in this video
is for informational purposes only.
Indeed is not a career or legal advisor.
There's no need to take notes.
We are recording.
So you'll be able to view this webinar on-demand later
on Facebook or on YouTube.
We'll be posting them to both.
And finally, we really want you to ask questions.
You can leave comments below.
Ask anything you like.
Don't be shy.
And so with that in mind, I do have a bunch of things
to share with you today.
So here is our agenda.
Today, we are going to talk about
how Indeed is making it easier to find remote work,
and how to get started looking for and applying to jobs.
I will also tell you about some employers that
are urgently hiring right now.
And finally, I'll wrap up by answering
some of your questions.
So again, please keep submitting any questions you
have in the comments below.
And so with that, I think it's time to jump in.
So what we're going to start with today
is the way Indeed works.
And what that means is that we collect all job postings
on the internet.
We also display jobs that employers list only on Indeed.
So when you're looking for a job,
start by creating or updating your Indeed free account
and resume.
And then you can browse positions
by location in the search bar.
Indeed is easy to use with only two
main search boxes on the home page, What and Where,
which you can see on your screen right now.
During your job search, it's also a really good idea
to set up Indeed job alerts.
That way you'll receive notifications
when employers post new jobs that meet your criteria.
You can choose how often you'd like to receive updates,
and you can pause them at any time.
So the other thing is that many of you
want to know what Indeed is doing
to make finding a job faster and easier,
given the impact COVID-19 has had on the job market.
And we actually have made some recent updates
that we hope will make searching for a job a little easier
for everyone during this challenging time.
So a lot of people are looking for roles that are fully remote
or provide the option to work remotely.
We've made updates to our site that
make it easier for job seekers to connect with employers
hiring for these roles.
So there is two specific changes on this front.
First, employers who post a job at Indeed
can specify whether their job is fully remote or temporarily
remote due to COVID-19.
It's easy to search for these jobs.
Just put the word remote in the What box, or the Where box
right there on the Indeed home page.
Additionally, now when you search for a job at Indeed,
we've made it easier to quickly identify
which jobs aren't remote.
So just look next to the location of a job in the search
results to see if it includes the phrase,
remote work available.
If it does, you can take a look at the full job description
for more details on whether the job is
fully remote or temporarily remote due to COVID-19.
And I just wanted to mention that both of these updates
are live right now.
So hopefully you can put them to use right away.
We have two more quick Indeed product tips
that may be particularly useful right now.
So first, if you want to receive updates
as new remote jobs become available on Indeed,
you can sign up for Indeed job alerts using the term remote in
either What or the Where box.
And you can decide how frequently you'd
like to receive those updates.
And you can turn them off at any time.
Second, I want to make sure you're aware of Indeed urgently
hiring tag.
So many of you have asked, are employers actually even hiring
right now?
And the answer is yes.
So one of the ways to tell if an employer is actually
hiring right now is to look for the urgently hiring
icon on job posts.
You'll see a little reddish, purplish clock
near the top of the posting, followed by the words,
urgently hiring.
If you're looking for a job quickly,
these could be a great place to start.
And so let's talk a little more about searching for a job.
You may want to know, how do I approach a job
search in this climate?
Like, where do I even start?
So first things first, to start searching and applying
for jobs on Indeed, you'll want to create or update,
again, your free Indeed profile.
From there, you can browse the jobs
by location in the search bar.
And keep an eye out for the urgently hiring employers
I mentioned before.
So before we look at who's hiring,
I just wanted to provide a quick overview of the job market
in Australia.
And so here's a list of some of the industries
that have been most and least impacted by COVID-19.
Sectors such as nursing and driving
are clear standouts throughout the coronavirus crisis,
especially given the important roles nurses
play in fighting the pandemic and the switch
to delivery that restaurants across Australia
have had to make.
Industries that we've seen a larger than average decline
are beauty and wellness, childcare, sports,
hospitality and tourism, and human resources.
Many of these sectors have been directly impacted
by COVID-19 restrictions.
Many restaurants and state borders closed.
Sports competitions shut down.
Parents pulling their children out of school or childcare.
So to help with your job search, we
have put together a list that highlights
some of the employers in Australia
that are currently hiring and the roles
they are looking to fill.
Just before I continue, I want to say
to make sure to bookmark the link on this slide right here.
And we will be posting that in the comments
after this has ended because we are going
to be updating this with new companies
and roles every fortnite.
So I'll share a few examples of companies now, and the roles
that they're hiring for.
So we have a Westpac Group.
They are hiring for personal banking advisors, business
banking managers, and risk managers.
Hungry Jack's is hiring crew members across the nation.
Downer Group is hiring zero harm advisors, project engineers,
project managers, and project directors.
Kohl's is hiring trade qualified bakers and assistant store
managers across the country.
Bolton Clarke is hiring personal care workers,
screening and visitor management workers, and registered nurses.
The Queensland Government is hiring administration officers,
communication officers, policy advisors, rangers,
and registered nurses.
The Tasmanian Government is hiring
hospital aides, registered nurses, and nurse unit
managers.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
is hiring enrolled nurses, registered nurses,
clinical nurse educators, clinical specialists,
and mental health clinicians.
Again, these are just some of the companies
that are on that list.
All of the links in this presentation
will be provided in the comments below afterwards.
So don't forget to check them out and bookmark.
And the other thing is since many people's jobs have
been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,
we've created a variety of resources that offer tips
and best practices on how to work from home,
how to find work, if you need it,
and how to navigate remote job search.
So as you can see, there's a link on this slide.
And again, we'll share that in the comments section
after this session.
And so I have a couple of questions that are
coming through, which is great.
Please keep asking.
And so I'm going to see if I can answer them.
So the first question is, John has asked,
I have constantly applied for driving jobs
and get nothing back.
That's really stressful.
And I'm really sorry to hear that this is happening.
I know how stressful it is to apply to roles
and hear nothing back.
I think one of the main things to remember
is that while some industries have
been more impacted by this pandemic than not,
it's hard to think about in this term, but a lot of companies
could be receiving dozens, if not hundreds, of applicants
for a single role.
And so as a result, it might take them a little bit longer
than usual to look through all of their applications,
and to respond to you.
If it's been a couple of weeks since you've applied
and you do have the contact information of the recruiter
or the hiring manager that you've been working with,
I would drop them an email.
If that's not an option, see if there's
any way you can get in touch with them.
And just make sure that you're tailoring your resume
and cover letter to the job that you are applying for.
And I know that's time consuming,
especially if you're applying to multiple roles,
but don't give up.
Keep at it.
And I'm hoping that these employers get back
to you sooner.
That's a great question, though, and I think a lot of people
are dealing with that right now too.
So another question that has come through
has come through from Jade who has asked,
how can I turn off job alerts when
I don't need these anymore?
OK, that's a great question.
And I hope that at some point, everyone
gets the job that they're after and they don't
need the job alerts anymore.
And so the answer to that is if you
log into your Indeed account on au.indeed.com,
you'll see up in the right hand corner
that there's an option under your email address
that you've registered with to click on an option called email
preferences.
So if you click on email preferences,
you'll be taken to a screen that, if I remember correctly,
says my subscriptions.
And from there, you can completely
adjust any job alerts you have set up.
You should see them all listed out.
You'll see an option to toggle them between active or paused.
You can edit them and select if you
want to receive daily, weekly, or monthly updates.
And you can delete them altogether
if you don't want them anymore.
So that's a great question.
Thank you, Jade.
I will just leave another couple of minutes
to see if there are any more questions coming through.
Don't be shy.
Great.
Suresh has asked how to increase chances
of getting an interview.
OK, so Suresh, this is a great question.
I am assuming that you've already applied to these roles
and you're waiting to hear back.
This probably ties in with John's question earlier.
Increasing chances of getting an interview,
I would say my suggestions are to continue
to reach out to these employers that you're
hoping to hear from.
Make sure that they know that you are still very interested.
And again, if you do have their email address,
drop them an email, give them a call,
just ask where things are at.
You completely are in the right to do that.
And just make sure that they know that you are still
very keen to speak with them, and to work for them as well.
I'm sure that there's a lot of things
that we apply to where it kind of seems
like it goes off into the void.
It's not a great feeling when you hit apply
and nothing comes back.
But don't be afraid to try to reach out to that company
if they have contact details on their website
and remind them that you're still there waiting
to hear from them.
So we have a new question come through from Jerica.
And she has asked, as a new migrant
without local experience in finance,
it's difficult to get a job related to my experience.
Any tips on landing an office role?
This is a great question.
This is a really great question.
As I also once migrated here and I
did not have the skills or the experience of the role
that I wanted either.
And so my tips would be to talk about your transferable skills.
I think it's really important to pay attention to anything
that you have done in your current role
or your previous career or role that
is transferable to the office role that you are hoping for.
So that could be things like, leadership, project management,
time management.
Make sure that you are highlighting them
in your resume and in your cover letter
and focusing really heavily on them.
So that the people that are looking at your resume
see that, oh, of the skills that we're looking for this role,
she actually has some of these skills.
So I'd say, make sure you're focusing
on transferable skills.
And that actually goes for most people
that are looking for any role that is not
exactly what they have before.
Transferable skills are very important
and they're very valid.
And as long as you're putting a really good focus on them,
you should hopefully see that they help you
get to where you want to go.
So another question has come through from Stefano,
which I hope I'm pronouncing that correct.
He has asked, do you collect all job ads posted on the internet,
or should we go through several services
to get the full picture?
That's a really good question, Stefano.
We do what is called indexing.
So if a job on the internet has four certain--
there's a four criteria that we have
to pull a job in automatically.
And if they hit those criteria, they automatically
come on to Indeed.
We also give employers the option
to come onto our platform and post jobs themselves.
So they can come on to Indeed and post a job on Indeed
through our portal, and that would only be shown on Indeed.
It's up to you wherever you would like to look for jobs.
We put as many jobs as we can possibly find on our platform.
And we are hoping that that's going
to help everyone get jobs.
But if you feel that it's in your best interest
to look in a wide range of places, then by all
means, go ahead and do that as well.
I'm just going to see if there are any other questions coming
through.
OK, great.
One other question I see here from Louis or Louie
has asked, I apply for jobs that I seem qualified
and experienced for, but not getting interviews.
I wonder if I am getting screened out
by an ATS, which for those that don't know,
that's an applicant tracking system.
Any suggestions on how to get an interview, big thanks.
That's a really great question.
That's such a great question.
I think a lot of us have been there before as well.
It's really hard to tell, especially when
you go through a long application
process, what certain criteria employers are looking for.
I can't give you an answer on whether the ATS is screening
you out or not, but I would say don't
give up and keep applying.
And again, maybe it's worth contacting the company
if you haven't heard back in a long time and asking.
I'm not sure if I'm in the running,
am I still actually in the running for this role?
If not, can you please give me some feedback on why?
I think that's a very fair question.
And I would say, again, if you look at the screen
that I'm sharing, we have a career guide,
the career guide up on our website
that can help you with resume formatting.
So if it's something that could potentially be in your resume,
then we will share this in the comments after this.
And you can go through and see if there's
any tweaks you need to make to maybe make your resume little
more ATS friendly, and hopefully that can help.
I am not seeing any other questions come through right
now.
And that's OK because our Indeed moderators
will go through and answer any questions that I missed
after this recording has ended.
And I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that's
joined our Facebook Live today.
And if you have any more questions,
again, don't feel shy.
Pop them in below this.
We will be sharing this out on YouTube
as well if that's a more friendly format
or sharing format for you.
And I'm really grateful that everyone
took the time to join us today.
We hope you found this helpful, and hopefully we
will see you soon.
Best of luck in your job searches as well.
I hope that some of the questions
you asked and the answers were helpful for other people too.
And so please feel free to give us some feedback.
So thank you, everyone, and hopefully we will see you soon.