#JobSearch : 3 Reasons Why Now Is The Time To Send Your Cold Emails. Economic Chaos & Layoffs, Why Now?

With the economy in chaos, an uncertain future and most employers laying off or furloughing staff, why is now the time to start inquiring about new career paths, jobs or a particular company?

Below are reasons why you should start sending cold emails today:

Everyone Has More Time

With the indefinite suspension of work commutes, large social gatherings, concerts, theater, etc. people simply have more time to respond to cold emails and have informational zoom meetings. If someone does make time for an informational interview about their career path, their company, how the economic landscape is impacting the business and their employer, etc. don’t let that opportunity go to waste.

Informational interviews are not necessarily meant to create an instantaneous job opportunity (though if it does, more power to you) as much as it is meant to help develop relationships and gather information. It should be one of the first steps to building a relationship with that person instead of viewing it as a one-time transaction. Planting these seeds now and maintaining these relationships will help you (a 2016 study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Yale found 70% of jobs are found through networking) when companies begin to hire again.

Employers Are Restructuring

Most companies (with some exceptions) are experiencing layoffs, but as the economy begins to cautiously reopen, they will begin rehiring and restructuring as they adjust to this new economy and understand what their needs will be going forward. Building relationships now and being front of mind will set you up to be in the best position when hiring resumes.

Forbes.com | July 1, 2020 | Author: Frances Bridges