If you ever find yourself exploring the job market, you can treat these five posts as a mini-guide to help scan for opportunities. I wrote these with my tech marketing career experiences in mind. I think the insights are widely applicable:

How to reach out to your network for opportunities: These approaches are useful particularly if you, like me, are not usually comfortable asking friends or acquaintances for help.

Why applying to 100+ jobs doesn’t work: Focus on a small handful of companies and roles you want to put yourself up for. The art is in making the list, and cutting companies from it. The act of making the list also encourages you to figure out what you’re looking for in the next opportunity.

Volunteering: Sometimes, there aren’t as many full-time job opportunities as you might like. You may be restricted by geography. In situations like this, it’s helpful to remember that you can start the working relationship and add value before you officially join the team. 

Work arrangements can be flexible: When people see what you’re capable of, they might be able to accommodate your situations. A freelance or part-time gig can lead to full-time work.

Two ideas to stand out when you’re applying to jobs: People can’t hire you if they don’t remember you. Introduce yourself to the hiring manager, and do some user research and share it with the interviewer.