Regroup, Leverage Writing/Analytical Skills for New Opportunities

The 22-year-old user, an English major with an interest in policy, was forced to resign their first job after two months. This is a critical moment but not an end to their career. The immediate opportunity is to protect their right to unemployment benefits by not resigning and forcing termination. For future job opportunities, they should: 1) Update their resume, potentially omitting the short job or framing it as a contract role. 2) Highlight transferable skills from their English major: strong writing, research, critical thinking, and policy analysis. 3) Build a portfolio (e.g., policy op-eds, Coursera courses in public policy or project management). 4) Explore internships, fellowships, or entry-level roles abroad in communications, NGOs, research, or policy analysis that value their analytical and writing strengths, aligning with their goal to move abroad and avoid government exams. This period of adversity offers a chance to redirect towards a more suitable career path.