I’ve been on a never ending interview cycle for over a year now and feel like I’m never going to actually work again.

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It’s really tough out there. If you are a strategist, make sure you have skills in areas where clients are paying and are some what future proof I.e. digital, crm, commerce. I know every strategist wants to do brand but get skills that are billable/payable.

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I feel this. what even is work idk anymore.

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Freelance -> opp to perm while getting quid.

Good excuse for outreach and have a chat x experience x opportunities.

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that’s what I thought too

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Don't give up! It's tough out there :( You're defo not alone!

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You got this

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Do one small side project for a growing brand or local business. That output will make you feel good, keep you sharper and give you something to talk about in interviews when they ask what you’ve been up to

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