{"id":26274,"date":"2021-11-16T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T16:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=26274"},"modified":"2021-12-20T13:40:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T19:40:26","slug":"make-personal-website-job-searching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/make-personal-website-job-searching\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Personal Website: A Guide for Job Searching During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first few months of the pandemic saw around 9.6 million U.S. workers<\/a> lose their jobs. In the months since vaccines became widely available around the country, a new trend has emerged in the labor market: the great resignation. 4.3 million people quit their jobs<\/a> in August alone-the sixth month in a row that quitting rates were high.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the (involuntary) job losses of 2020, and the many people who decided the jobs they were working during the pandemic are no longer working, a lot of people are now actively searching for a better job opportunity. And while experts and pundits may talk about how it\u2019s a 'workers\u2019 market,'\u009d for people on the ground trying to find a good job, it doesn\u2019t always feel that way.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The positions worth having are competitive. Even as in-person events slowly start back up, networking options are still limited. And looking for a job is exhausting and stressful at the best of times. Many of those looking now are doing so while still experiencing pandemic burnout<\/a>, some while still managing childcare at home.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just you, it really is a lot<\/em>. And finding the right job isn\u2019t a low-stakes issue. It can transform your quality of life. Anything you can do right now to stand out and set yourself apart from other candidates will work to your advantage. One tactic worth considering is creating a website<\/a> you can use to represent yourself in the professional world.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on as we walk you through it step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Make a Personal Website for Your Job Search? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making a personal website requires a (small) upfront investment<\/a> in time and money. When you have a lot of competing distractions, you want to know it\u2019s a tactic worth your time. There are a few reasons it\u2019s a move worth considering for those looking for work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. It\u2019s a way to demonstrate initiative and creativity. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When a hiring manager is faced with a stack of applications from attractive candidates, how do you think they start the process of narrowing them down? At least some of them will turn to Google.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve put together a website that demonstrates your skills and shows some of your creativity, you\u2019re showing them that you have that extra bit of initiative that makes you worth considering.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It helps you raise your personal profile. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the age of social media, most people now have some kind of profile online. Although for those who haven\u2019t been thoughtful about theirs-that profile could be all embarrassing social media posts \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u00b1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a website gives you a chance to build a more intentional online profile-one specifically designed to present yourself in the best professional light. It gives potential employers one more place to find and learn about you, and you one more way to promote yourself.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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