Last week’s economic numbers were stunning and historic— 6.6 million filing for unemploymentdoubling the amount the week before. Yet, the shelter-at-home orders affecting most American workers also offer an unprecedented opportunity for employees to pursue a new career trajectory, says Joe Mullings, a career expert with 30+ years of experience in providing hiring strategies for Fortune 100 companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson and Siemens.

Mullings was recently appointed Chief Visionary Officer of MRI Networks, the 3rd largest executive recruitment firm with 400 offices worldwide. He also continues to head his own firm, The Mullings Group, a leader in medtech talent acquisition.

I had the opportunity of interviewing Joe recently. Here are some of the highlights of that interview…