Hannah Feeney in Venice during her spring 2019 study abroad semester in Italy.Feeney and her fellow seniors were denied their last hurrah in college, when universities transitioned to full-time remote instruction in the middle of the spring semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the virus has constricted the job market to the point that even highly qualified candidates such as herself are without work.
"My post-grad plans have changed out of necessity. I did not have time to dwell on the state of the job market. Instead, I sprang into action, taking initiative to develop my career and earn some money simultaneously," Feeney said. Without hesitation, Feeney was up and running as a freelance social media and PR coordinator for a Jersey shore cleaning service, The Cleaning Diva, LLC. The Neptune City, N.J. native "never considered freelancing while undergrad," but wanted to utilize her social media and marketing skills to keep building work experience and filling out her resume. She hopes that will help make her more attractive to future employers when job opportunities open up again.
"My decision to freelance is an act of resourcefulness. I have the skills necessary to promote Diva Cleaners and manage their public relations. I am able to continue to craft my PR and marketing tactics from outside the confines of a structured occupation," Feeney said. "Yes, I am worried about finding a stable job now that I have graduated," Feeney said. "However, I am confident in the skills I possess and their worth to future employers."
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