The #COVID19 pandemic has completely altered the landscape of employment around the globe. Many individuals have been laid-off or furloughed from their jobs. At this time, the hiring field is extremely competitive and many people could use some assistance.

#TheGroundFloor is thrilled to welcome guest contributor, Jacob Hollander, a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida Master’s program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, for this week’s edition as he shares his best job-searching tips during a pandemic.

Social media doesn’t need to be intimidating. There are a few simple things to focus on to improve your social media RIGHT NOW!

In partnership with Growth10 (G10), I am happy to present my next collaboration with Co-Founder, Tom Healy, discussing 3 things that small businesses can do RIGHT NOW to improve on social media. As their mission states, Growth10 wants to help entrepreneurs grow faster and have a greater impact on the world. Enjoy this week's blog which includes a video conversation with Tom, as well as a link for a FREE 7-day trial with Growth10!

As part of your G10 membership, you will be providing a needs-based scholarship for an entrepreneur to be in the G10 Community. I am a proud member & contributor of the Growth10 community and look forward to providing more excellent content for Tom and the G10 family!

Our society is continuing to face a pandemic that we never imagined we could experience. Sadly, this means that summer camps around North America have started to announce that they are cancelling their summers due to COVID-19. I’ll say this with full confidence - camp counselors will make the best employees.

Introducing “My New Summer: An Alternative Summer Experience for Camp Staff”. Once I heard about the possibility of camps being cancelled this summer, I was heartbroken. I began to think about the thousands of staff members who have had their summer plans abruptly changed. Now, I want to help and I ask you to join me.

Are you one of those staff members currently trying to figure out new plans for summer 2020? Are you looking for a job, internship or a mentor to talk to? Go to www.mynewsummer.com and fill out the information form to be connected to other like-minded individuals who will do their best to help you find your place this summer and beyond. Make sure to join the LinkedIn group!

Are you hiring or looking to help? Whether you are looking to hire for a full-time position or a seasonal job, please join the My New Summer LinkedIn group to connect with thousands of individuals looking for assistance.

Right now, the best thing we can do is help each other. No strings attached. Let’s act quickly to make this work for everyone. Please contact me with questions at andrew@andrewexler.com.

Volunteering is a great way to form a stronger sense of place, whether in your own neighborhood or a new part of town. As I have been continuing my journey of starting my own business, I have made a strong effort to build relationships with others who are in similar situations as I am, both locally and nationally.

I have a great friend named Carly Ellis, Founder of Street Lark. Carly & I decided to dive-in to a new opportunity we call, “Learning Through Volunteering”, where we volunteer portions of our time to work with and learn about various non-profit organizations.

We’re excited to kick things off with 412 Food Rescue, which is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit fighting both food waste and food insecurity. Enjoy this week’s #blog post of #TheGroundFloor to hear all about our experience!