Job hunting in the time of COVID
After two months of searching and 35 days unemployed, here are my 5 tips for finding your dream job during a pandemic
On June 30th, 2020 I lost my job. As I wrote recently, the layoffs at my previous company were a direct result of funding shortages because of the coronavirus pandemic. I probably don’t need to say it again, but I will…. in the middle of an economic recession and a global pandemic, losing your job sucks.
But luckily, I’m an exceedingly optimistic person.
Also I’m a hard worker.
And I love a good challenge.
After a lot of time spent researching opportunities, connecting with friends (and friends-of-friends), submitting resumes, showing up for interviews, and a few days spent anxiously waiting for someone to want me…. last Wednesday I was offered a dream opportunity to continue my career in ed-tech, without taking a pay cut, and working with a remote team.
Seriously, I’m still a bit shook.
But this didn’t land in my lap on accident. I set a routine, created goals, was clear about what I wanted, and never stopped believing that I was worthy.
In case this is helpful for anyone else out there going through the same thing…
