Sharpened my entrepreneurial skills
- Name: Jason Russell
- Location: Atlanta, Ga.
I was laid off from an IT sales job in July without any notice. I was called on a Thursday and told that was my last day. My benefits would run out in two weeks.
I'm married with two small children -- one 5 months and the other 4 years old. I'm the breadwinner and my family relies on my medical insurance. It was a shock to my system.
Everybody knows to go look online for job listings, and that goes without a doubt. I used web tools like Linkedin and Monster, and I also worked with staffing agencies to uncover opportunities.
But what really helped me was being entrepreneurial. In my downtime, I co-founded a mobile application company, showcasing my expertise in the tech field. That was a factor in many of the offers I got.
Three months later, I landed a job as a sales engineer at a global retail processor. Part of my current role is dealing with companies who develop mobile applications.
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