BCS COVID-19 Resources

The BCS team has compiled a list of resources available to assist with virtual recruiting, internships and freelance work, and how to adjust to telework. 

Recorded BCS Workshops

• COVID-19 Internship and Job Search Best Practices
• Taking Advantage of Virtual and Freelance Opportunities
• Exploring Business Graduate Programs
• Professionalize Your Summer

Recorded Employer Videos

• K-COE ISOM: Pursuing Your Career Path in Challenging Times

Check to see if your internship has been cancelled

Live Updates on Companies and their Recruiting (hiring/not hiring, offer changes, hiring freezes, etc)

Resources to find companies looking for talent in light of COVID-19

• TEAMKC 

Virtual Internships

• Parker Dewey (Curious about what Parker Dewey looks like? Hear from KU Business grad Zachary Kahtava about his experience using this virtual platform!)

Freelance Websites

• Fiverr
• UpWork
• Freelancer.com
• Freelancermap
• We Work Remotely
• Just Remote
• Remote.co
• FlexJobs
• People Per Hour

Virtual Interviewing

• 4 Strategies on Nailing the Video Interview (source: Vault)
• How to Crush Your Next Video Interview
• BCS Tips on Digital Interviewing 

Job Searching in the age of COVID-19

• How to Job Search During the Coronavirus--According to Recruiters (source: Career Contessa)
• Graduating in a Pandemic: Advice for the Anxious Post-College Job Search (source: NPR)
• 6 Job Search Tips for the Coronavirus Era (source: the Muse)

Professional Development Resources for Remote Work

LinkedIn Learning Courses

• The Value of Working Remotely
• Leading Virtual Meetings
• Digital Body Language
• Effective Virtual Presentations
• Virtual Networking for Job Interviews

Other Virtual Tools

• 4 Tips on Writing Networking Emails (source: Vault)
• Virtual Career Support Strategies (webinar recording)

Professional Blogs and Articles

• 15 Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Impress Recruiters and Land a Job Now (source: Lindsey Pollack)
• How To Boost Your Career While You Shelter In Place (source: Vault)
• How to Run Great Remote Meetings (source: Glassdoor)
• 9 Creative Ways to Stay Connected To Your Coworkers (source: TheMuse)
• How to Get a Gig Job (source: Indeed)
• Real World Advice from Change Makers in Remote DE&I (source: Workplaceless)
• The Remote Work Competency Mode- Creating Success at Every Stage of Remote Work (source: Workplaceless)
• Job Interviewing Tips in The Age of Social Distances (source: CareerBuilder)
• 6 Tips for Working Remotely (source: LinkedIn Blog)
• What Should I Do If I Think I Am Going to Lose My Job Because of Coronavirus? (source: Lindsey Pollack)
• How to Maximize Your Career Development During COVID-19 (source: NACE)