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how do i get a job
i live in new york and have a degree and maybe even some skills but it feels so impossible. i would do anything that isn't extremely lame. and news is all like ooo the economy is so good. what's up with that. are the jobs hiding? are they scared of me? tips are appreciated
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@flop
Jan 25, 2024
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@flop
Fredecarlyayres thank you so much!!! i will keep grinding/reaching out
Jan 26, 2024
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@RKELLY
100% yes carlyayres - My last 2 jobs were thanks to connecting with a person I saw had a very similar background to me (cultural/arts) and was now in web-dev / design agencies. We meet through a random slack channel (Rec it too , its called Ladies get paid) and she agreed to review my portfolio with me and that was the start of a career mentorship/friendship! TLDR - bug strangers they like it and will think of you / recommend you to opportunities
Jan 25, 2024
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@carlyayres
+1 Frede; highly recommend reaching out to people who do things that you would like to do, meeting them (ideally IRL but video is ok). (1) ask them about what they like doing and what they're good at, (2) tell them what you like doing and what you think you're good at, (3) ask them who they think you should talk to next to keep it going! it is 90% right place/right time/right person so quantity is good here. if you're design/adjacent, here's an are.na board: https://www.are.na/carly-ayres/resources-for-design-job-seekers
Jan 25, 2024
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@RKELLY
Find an industry you like more so than a role and befriend people in it. They will refer you to things and thats the only way to get through the noise. Also, rethink tech cause the layoffs are insane and the vibesession is real
Jan 25, 2024
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