Step 7.3: Freelancing
The Parallel Path: Why Your Side Hustle Is Your Safety Net
Let's kill the biggest myth about job searching: That you should do it full time. The truth? The best job hunters are too busy creating value to obsess over applications.
Enter the parallel path: Building your freelance business while you hunt for your next role.
This isn't about making rent money (though that helps). It's about creating leverage in your search. Every freelance project is a live demo of your value. Every client is a potential employer or connection to one.
Think of freelancing as your career insurance policy: You're not just waiting for interviews – you're gaining experience You're not just networking – you're collecting testimonials You're not just hoping for opportunities – you're creating them You're not just asking for jobs – you're proving your worth
The secret power of the parallel path? It changes how you show up. Desperation repels opportunities. But when you're actively creating value through freelance work, you attract them.
Plus, nothing makes a potential employer move faster than knowing other people are already paying for your expertise.
The market rewards those who create opportunities, not just chase them. Because the best way to find your next job is to be too valuable to ignore.
Your Playbook:
What skill could you freelance today?
What problem could you solve for pay while you hunt?