Many people have to worry about their jobs because of the Corona crisis. Due to the current situation, many questions arise for applicants when looking for a job.
- Due to the Corona crisis, companies are reacting in part with hiring freezes.
- Application processes are significantly delayed.
- Many applicants are now unsure of how exactly to proceed.
Many companies have had to shut down their businesses because of the Corona crisis. Some workers have to work with short-time work. If you hit it hard, you will even lose your job or no longer get any orders. Most of the self-employed are currently struggling with the latter. And if you currently want to apply to a company or are already in the middle of the application process , there are of course some questions.
Looking for a job during the Corona crisis: Companies react with hiring freezes
The corona crisis * means that employers hire fewer people to save costs. Job advertisements on the job exchanges are therefore already very thin. Many companies are already opting for a hiring freeze . This is also confirmed by Tobias Hahn from stellenangebote.de. He explains that most companies are busy coordinating their operations during the Corona crisis *.
Anyone who finds a job advertisement and would like to apply can of course continue to do so. However, you should be aware that the entire application process is likely to be delayed . It is also advisable to check with the company beforehand whether the job advertisement is still current.
Read also: These are the absolute no-gos when looking for a job.
Corona crisis: what to do if I have already applied?
Anyone who has already applied and is perhaps already in negotiations with a potential employer should not hesitate to ask what is the matter with their application. Ultimately, it is about the applicant's personal future, but the current situation requires a little more patience. If you ask politely and show understanding for the situation, you will usually get an answer quickly. This shows the employer that the applicant is really interested in the job.
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