Has anyone been part of an agency downsizing and then had a difficult time getting placed again? Does it leave a huge black mark on you that you can’t get out from under? (41, female, Copy ACD)

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Being part of a large layoff (me thrice) isn’t a mark. Ageism and sexism though? Those are the hurdles you’ve got to still deal with.

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So much of this industry is about being in the right place at the right time. And having a strong network of friends and acquaintances around town. It’s not uncommon for people (especially freelancers) to go months without a single job. And even more so if your rates aren’t competitive with the younger folks.

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Totally! All my freelance gigs are through past colleagues. But my town is super smallish so the FT gigs are rare and even then I’m not scoring even an interview. It’s so strange. I wonder if I need to update my resume in a way that doesn’t show that lay-off date

It’s been like 7-8 months. I’m thinking it’s either a black mark or ageism. I’ve never been unemployed and used to get offers with nearly every interview. My portfolio has never been better. Feeling discouraged

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