With the pandemic still front and center, it’s important you set goals to start the year off strong. How can you continue to set yourself apart from other candidates?

1. Goal #1: Update your resume and LinkedIn profile. …
2. Goal #2: Strengthen your skill set by taking an online course or create a project for yourself
3. Goal #3: Update your 30 second commercial to help you with your networking efforts
4. Goal #4  Create a weekly metric on # of applications you sent in and # of people you reached out to
5. Goal #5: Audit your online presence. …
6. Goal #6: Expand your professional network….family, friends, professors, alumni, etc.
7. Goal #7: Be persistent.