- Make sure your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles are up-to-date so recruiters can see if their company has a potential job fit for you
- Connect with new employers on LinkedIn to increase your amount of connections and follow employers on Handshake
- You never know when someone may post a job opening that interests you
- Increase your social media presence
- Consider posting more on LinkedIn to help stay connected in this time of working remote
- Make sure your profile pictures on all social media platforms are professional and appropriate
- Consider inviting an employer for a virtual coffee chat
- This is a great and casual way to make a new connection or maintain a relationship with a recruiter
- Dress business casual at the minimum
- Schedule the meeting for around 20 minutes and follow up afterwards thanking them for their time
- Be mindful of the time zones
- Use a professional email address
- Make sure your name on Zoom, etc. is your actual name and not something unprofessional