67. #Hired: Don’t Wait to Apply
Show Notes | August 25, 2020 | Episode 067 Considered a nonessential employee, Elizabeth Raines was laid off from her tutoring job at a local elementary school during the COVID-19 pandemic. After joining VirtForce, she quickly turned her situation around and got a remote job with e-commerce giant Amazon. Elizabeth discovered VirtForce a year ago when she met founder Kimber Hill through the Spouses of Student Aviators group while their husbands were going through the same training in Florida. Since she came across VirtForce, Elizabeth had been looking for jobs casually, unsure if she wanted to work from home. Elizabeth enjoys working with others and wasn't sure if remote work would be her ideal job. Given the current situation with COVID, she was forced into it. So far, she likes it a lot. With a team group chat, she still gets the social interaction she needs from her coworkers without being face to face. Elizabeth's biggest piece of advice? Be proactive! Don't wait to apply. Once Elizabeth stopped waiting a few days to apply, she got a call back. Literally the same day Elizabeth received the news that she would not be returning to her tutoring job, VirtForce posted an opportunity with Amazon. Elizabeth jumped on it, applying within a few hours. Tune in to hear more about how Elizabeth bounced back after being laid off and kicked her job search into high gear! If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email support@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group Spouses of Student Aviators Facebook Group Kimber Hill LinkedIn Elizabeth Raines LinkedIn Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60) – https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium Course – http://bit.ly/vf-bc Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes 66. Army Wife Network65. #Hired: Know What Your Skills Are Worth64. VirtForce Candidate Profiles63. #Hired: New Remote Career + New Friend62. Digital Skill Readiness61. #Hired: Don’t Rely on Online Applications