Strategies for Freelancers Facing Career Uncertainty

[nihalsari]

Freelance journalists navigating job insecurity can benefit from flexible, growth-oriented mindsets. Experts recommend shifting from hoping the industry will return to proactively managing careers: updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, networking, attending conferences, and upskilling. Career self-management helps freelancers respond to layoffs, AI disruptions, and other uncertainties while maintaining mental well-being. Organizations like AHCJ provide resources, training, and community support to help journalists stay resilient in an unstable media landscape.

[Nahid10]

Diversifying skill sets is the best strategy for freelancers during market slowdowns.

[EmTeam]

Adaptability turns uncertainty into opportunity — staying curious always pays off.