Here’s an overview of what we’ve covered over the last five days. |
You’ve made it to our final installment of Layoff Lifeline, and we sincerely hope some of this advice proves valuable to you in your job search.
Here’s an overview of what we’ve covered over the last five days:
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 | Take Time To Process: A layoff can be a traumatic experience, but it’s also an opportunity to reassess your priorities and what you want out of your career. |
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| Start Networking With Your Inner Circle: Think of your network in layers of “concentric circles,” and start by reaching out to your closest allies. |
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| Your Résumé Needs Keywords: A résumé should be the anchor for your entire job application. Use keywords strategically throughout. |
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| For Interviews, Practice Makes Perfect: Get more comfortable selling yourself by doing a mock interview with a friend. |
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| Remember Your Soft Skills: Hard skills will always change, but soft skills are timeless—highlight these highly transferable skills to help you change industries and stand-out from other candidates. |
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