I am recently unemployed.

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September 10,2023 at 4:49PM UTC

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I am recently unemployed. I have been working in the service industry for the last four years and looking for a career change. I’m not sure where to start and finding remote work seems to be more difficult. I need any advice I can get on where or how to start. I am open to almost anything, including learning a new skill, trying something I’ve never done before, or simply being uncomfortable.

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Grisel Scarantino, Career and Work-Life Fulfillment CoachSeptember 11,2023 at 11:59AM UTC
Do you have an idea of the direction you want to take your career? I ask because with the job market being so competitive right now, it’s even more difficult to find a job if you’re uncertain about your career direction or the types of jobs you’re excited about. Some things to consider are the type of role, industry, and level (like individual contributor, manager, executive, etc). Are you clear on these? Does your resume and LinkedIn speak to your experiences relevant to what you’re looking for?
AnonymousSeptember 11,2023 at 3:16PM UTC
When I was thinking about changing careers, I read What Color is Your Parachute, and it helped me organize my thoughts and preferences.
Informational interviews with people in organizations or roles you are interested in are also must, though not specifically to get a job.
Catchafire.org is a website that provides remote volunteer opportunities and is a great way to try new, or keep up previous, skills while supporting nonprofit organizations.
Make sure you also update your LinkedIn profile to say that you're available for work.
Good luck!