If you\u2019re currently looking for a job or internship, you may have recently received an email informing you of the internship\u2019s cancellation or the removal of the job position from the company. It may come as no surprise under the COVID-19 outbreak, but there\u2019s nothing to really curtail the disappointment that can bring, especially within the sudden decline in both national and global economies. Regardless, now is not the time to give up because the best thing that can be done is continued proactivity, particularly in online spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are looking for professional work, we have composed a collection of strategies you can begin taking advantage of right now. Though it may be tempting to call it quits and wait out the storm, eventually there will be no storm and those who have put in the right efforts will be in advantageous positions. Here are strategies you can utilize to potentially get to that position and hopefully secure a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WRD students pick up an assortment of skills, from comprehending specific genres to experiences with different technological tools. These kinds of skills are often at home in the digital landscape, which is essentially a titanic collection of writing itself. As such, jobs that you may be most suited for\u2014and safe with\u2014are those that can be managed at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s not as simple as applying for the positions that allow for this. A job posting made in February may be rescinded now due to unforeseen financial strain on the company’s part, indicating that many of the older listings were conceived of in a different context. Instead, you should look to the latest listings on platforms like Handshake and LinkedIn, as these suggest that the posters are relatively healthy in their finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re searching for internships specifically to add to your professional experience, it may be worth your time discovering volunteer-oriented positions. Still prefer an internship? Looking for unpaid opportunities may be more feasible currently. If you\u2019re an undergraduate and do go down this route, DePaul University can provide you financial assistance through the Internship Plus Program<\/a>, with applications due May 10<\/strong>. For internships with nonprofits, apply for Community- and Project-Based Learning (CPBL) Internship Scholarships<\/a> due by April 26 <\/strong>and May 25. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Developing your online presence doesn\u2019t necessarily mean maintaining a lively social media profile (though that\u2019s always a plus). Rather, you need to be finding your place within the online job searching network and defining your profile. This can mean practicing many things on different platforms, but here are few actions you can start or continue taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As always, WRD is here to help and support its students achieve their goals. Check out our portfolio series<\/a> to help you maximize your professional profile. Follow The WRD Blog and like the WRD Department Facebook<\/a> page for any news and updates on upcoming scholarship deadlines and relevant jobs for WRD students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freelance Work | \u201cA freelancer’s guide to the coronavirus downturn: jobs, resources and support networks\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCultivate Your Online Presence & Networks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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