If you’re looking for your first job in the middle of the COVID pandemic, how should you approach the search process given that few companies are hiring? This is where scrappiness and grit are rewarded, advises Cisco executive vice president Amy Chang. Think about what you want to be doing a year from now, she urges, and start setting yourself apart as a candidate by scheduling a lot of informational interviews, building your network, and learning how you can add to your skillset.
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