I recently got laid off. I’ve been trying to find a position in strategy. Mid-level for someone with five years of experience in New York. Does anyone have any advice?

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My first piece of advice would be to be more specific in your question. Don’t make people that are helping you do the work - ie I’m trying to find a mid level position - do you have advice on how to network / which areas of advertising are hiring, etc etc. Think like a strategist - who’s your target? This reads a bit as lazy … but you really can’t be lazy or sit back in any way in this market.

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No luck as a mid level or are you trying to push up a level?

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With 5 yoe you’re a senior strat. The world of freelance opens up to you at that level. Freelance could be helpful for getting your name out there and keeping your skills sharp while searching for full time.

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