Am I Unemployed?

There was a time when I thought this was an easy question to answer. Either I was working or I wasn’t. But, after being laid off from my job at a small ad agency in October, I’ve learned this isn’t just a yes or no question. And I know I’m not alone.

As of January, there are 11.6 million unemployed Americans and according to Ad Age, the advertising industry alone as shed 65,000 jobs.

On this blog, I’m going to write about my experiences looking for work, full-time and freelance, and trying to find a way to succeed in a tough economy. I’ll share my experiences and post links to advice and resources for job seekers. I have a lot of other plans for this site as well, including a list of almost 300 general and niché job sites.