Navigating the Job Hunt During the Global Financial Crisis: What's Your Strategy?
By Edevis Raga
@edevis18 (349)
Maracaibo, Venezuela
September 14, 2023 11:01am CST
Hello, MyLot community,
In today's ever-evolving job market, finding employment has become a real challenge, especially with the ongoing global financial crisis. I'd love to hear about your strategies and experiences in this tough job-seeking environment.
How are you currently tackling the job search in the midst of this crisis?
I know firsthand how daunting it can be. It's not just about updating your resume and sending out applications anymore. It often involves a mix of creativity, resilience, and adaptability.
For some, it might mean exploring remote work opportunities, freelancing, or upskilling to stay competitive. Others may be trying their luck in new industries or even considering entrepreneurship. I believe our collective experiences can provide valuable insights and inspiration for one another.
Personally, I've been focusing on networking more than ever, attending virtual career fairs, and continuously improving my online presence to stand out in a digital-first job market. But I know there's so much more to learn and try.
So, MyLotters, what's your game plan in these turbulent times? Have you discovered any unconventional or effective job-hunting techniques? Or perhaps you have a success story to share that could motivate others?
Let's join forces, share our experiences, and provide support to those facing the uphill battle of securing employment during this global financial crisis. We're all in this together. ???? 
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
14 Sep 23
This is a good strategy.
I've been a freelancer for many years with self employment , and offering my services in many fields. If you look for what's in demand and starting your own business in what's popular today you can have a successful company and higher Income. Best wishes in your job search.
@Chellezhere (5730)
• United States
14 Sep 23
I am retired now, but here is what I did in 2001, after I lost a job two weeks before 9/11, and in 2007 to 2008 after the mortgage company I worked for (and had just promoted me to full-time and given me retroactive benefits a month earlier) went belly-up.
First, even though I was a single mom, I did not panic. In 2001, when I had not found work by October, I applied for temporary seasonal jobs in retail stores. They hire for the holiday season and often promote some temps to full-time employees after New Year's Day. I was one of them. I started out wrapping gifts in a department store, then at the end of the holiday season, they promoted me to a full-time shoe sales associate.
I was the receptionist at the mortgage company when suddenly closed its doors in June 2007, so I was the only employee at that branch not earning commission. I received an hourly wage. So, no one networked me into a mortgage company that still existed. I had to find work on my own, mainly via the Internet, and it took me a year and a day to find work.
In frustration, I pulled out the Yellow Pages (i.e., business phone book), turned to staffing/temporary agencies, pulled up their websites online (if they had one), applied for work that fit my qualifications, then called to introduce myself and let them know I applied. Within days of starting that, an agency called with a position for me. I started out as a temp, but 90 days later, the client hired me and promoted me to a full-time position.
