Today, I'm joined by a principal of a Venture Capitalist fund: 1517 Fund: Zak Slayback, to talk about today's job market after the effects of Covid-19. With a large number of students graduating this year, and in the first half of next year, the job market can appear to be quite intimidating, given the direction in which our economy is headed.
However, in this episode, we discuss:
What to expect when you enter the job market now What industries/sectors are prime for work
How to apply for a job you're not qualified for
Learning relevant skills now that you probably won't in university Prefer reading? Check out:
Prefer reading? Check out this episode's blog post here.
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Zak Slayback studied Philosophy at The University of Pennsylvania, and recently published a book with McGraw Hill on how to build a strong personal brand. His writing involves tech, careers and education, and has been featured on acclaimed publications such as The Business Insider.
Zak's website- https://zakslayback.com/
Blog on applying for a job: https://zakslayback.com/get-ahead-nothing-offer/