Any tips for landing roles and freelance opps as a laid off Junior Copywriter? I feel like so many opportunities to avoid homelessness rn require behind the scenes contacts that I just don't have.

(I have extensive writing experience. Just not in AdSpace).

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LinkedIn helps, I’ve gotten jobs in the past from people finding me and reaching out. Use it as a tool to meet new people and make connections at more agencies.

Any in-person networking events are good too. And you might even find something on here.

Good news is the job market seems to be less hellish than it’s been the last couple of years. But just find absolutely anything that pays you money for the time being.

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Thank you for the insight!!

Message me if you want to zoom sometime. Happy to help.

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Try some freelance agencies, like Aquent

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