With the massive increase in unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, it can be extremely difficult to get back into the work force. A key strategy to help find work is networking. People prioritize hiring from within their personal network, which makes it harder to get make your worth known without the right connections. Yet, networking in the time of social distancing can be a difficult prospect; face-to-face interactions are usually the best way to connect with someone. Still, there are plenty of other options, from video conferencing apps and social networks.
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​https://www.latimes.com/business/newsletter/2020-08-11/job-search-networking-covid-19-business
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By Rachel Schnalzer for LA Times
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