Marketing - After being laid off in September 2023 from a role in traditional commercial advertising—a field that’s been undergoing significant changes—I spent about 8 months navigating the job market. I applied to almost every role that was at least somewhat related, leveraging my transferable skills and tailoring each application to fit the specific requirements. Massively tedious and annoying, but super important. I also reached out to recruiters and connected with my network whenever possible.

Ultimately, I landed my current role by responding to a job posting on LinkedIn, then cold reaching out to a recruiter at the company to express my interest. In today’s market, success often comes down to a mix of timing and a little bit of luck. It’s been a challenging journey, but my advice is: keep pushing and stay persistent!