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14 | FALL 2020 MARKET YOURSELF WELL. Melissa Peavey, human resources manager at luxury watchmaker and boutique retailer Audemars Piguet, says any job search should start with an updated résumé and online pro- file on sites like LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Monster .com and Ziprecruiter. "Make sure you have a professional-looking profile photo. Make sure all your information is updated, and, last but not least, personalize the URL on LinkedIn so you can add it to all your communications," Peavey says. Another tip: "Ask colleagues and former managers to give you recommendations on LinkedIn." MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS. You want to put yourself in front of people who can hire you — or introduce you to hiring man- agers. This means it's imperative to join lots of groups — online and offline — so you can make connections. Consider joining industry net- working groups, which may be holding virtual meetings, and letting everyone you meet know you're looking to make a transition or find a new job. You also can reach out and link with recruit- ers and human resources personnel. LinkedIn, Handshake, MeetUp, Opportunity and Angel- List are just a few suggestions. TAP THE CONNECTIONS YOU ALREADY HAVE. Dana Case, manager of Operations at Mycorp oration.com says her company's hiring has stepped up during the pandemic and many of the people she's interviewing come from refer- rals. Companies like to hire people who have been vetted already by employees or business partners, so — if you've identified a target — ask around to see if you know anyone who works The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States economy, pushing unemployment rates past the 16% mark, according to a June report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While those numbers fell as states reopened — at press time – the road to recovery is going to be a long one. The good news, however, is that there are jobs out there, you just need to know where to look. That said, if you're unemployed or simply looking to make a change, consider this advice from human resources executives who are in the trenches and (still!) hiring today.