Need Advice (Quickly)
Last August, I left a marketing job I really loved and was very passionate about because I felt like I wasn't learning anymore, I wasn't being challenged, and my boss at the time provided for a very toxic work environment. I wound up accepting a position at a digital marketing agency that was willing to teach me SEO (something I had no experience or skills in), which seemed like an awesome opportunity at the time. Fast forward through 5 months of training (and 1 month before the pandemic hit) and I wound up being let go from the new company. At the end of the day, it was obvious (to them and to me) that something wasn't clicking for me. I left that situation feeling completely defeated and at the same time very relieved. I felt that the experience hadn't been a complete loss because at least it revealed a skill that I wasn't necessarily strong in (which I had to learn to be ok with) and an area of marketing that I honestly didn't really enjoy. Now 3 months into my search, I have yet to find a new job...
*Plot Twist*
I had someone from a Fortune 500 company reach out to me on LinkedIn this week asking me if I was interested in doing contract work for this company and in "trying something different." The information provided was very vague and she didn't supply a job description at first, but after scoping out her profile I quickly noticed her role is predominantly SEO (the skill I had trouble with at the agency). I hesitantly responded, letting her know I'd like to hear more about the opportunity, so she forwarded my resume on to another person on the team and that person reached out this evening with a position description that was made up of predominantly SEO-related responsibilities... If I'm interested, she wants to talk tomorrow afternoon.
I'm torn-- should I suck it up, hear about the position first-hand, and be open to giving SEO another shot (knowing I didn't enjoy it the first time), just for the awesome chance to work at a Fortune 500 company? Or, should I be honest with them about my (not-so-great) previous experience with SEO, cut my losses and move on about my job search?
Help!
Sincerely,
Distressed and frustrated job seeker
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