Global markets retreated within the wake of compulsory shutdowns and stay-at-home orders meant to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), leading to record layoffs and cuts to planned expansions across the board. It’s troublesome to fully gauge the fallout, however the International Labour Organization estimates that the equivalent of 400 million jobs were lost worldwide during the second quarter of 2020 because of COVID-19.  However, despite the grim employment outlook, there’s a bright side for those willing to seize the opportunity. As full-time employees positions dwindle,…