Does your work involve a visual aspect? Try looking into Instagram and Pinterest as ways to connect with like-minded individuals and show off some of your work. Facebook and Twitter also good sources to connect with industry professionals.
It's time to embrace social networking. It's been a rough year, but with the challenges faced, we are all needing to embrace the latest technology to continue our careers. Start with finding the best social platform for your career needs. If you haven't tried LinkedIn yet, now is the to time to give it a try.
Right now, is a great time to refresh your skills and learn some new ones in order to prepare for a career change. There are numerous websites that offer free courses that just might get you started in the right direction.