Have you struggled to find work during the pandemic?

Even though Washington state’s economy continues to recover from COVID, many of those laid off early in the pandemic have yet to find work.

Recessions often dampen hiring — but the pandemic has meant long-term joblessness for an unusually large number of Washingtonians. That’s especially true among certain industries, such as hospitality, and groups, including older workers, Black workers and workers with a high school education or less.

If you’re a worker who has experienced six months or more of unemployment due to the pandemic, The Seattle Times would like to hear about your experiences with the job market. We’d also like to hear from employers, recruiters and others with perspective on the issue.

What obstacles have kept you from finding work? Did your old job permanently disappear? Did you move to find work or train for a new job?

Fill out the form below to be in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you.