Losing a job is a stressful and challenging experience, especially in uncertain times like the present. According to recent statistics, millions of people worldwide have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and economic downturns, which have affected many industries. While there is no way to sugarcoat the reality of being laid off, there are actions you can take to regain control of your career and move forward. Read the full blog on the website.
Timestamps to guide your listening:
13:18 - Take a Break
17:52 - Prep a backstory
22:54 - Network like it's your job
27:47 - Find organizations that thrill you
32:15 - Inch your way in
37:57 - Absorb and process the news
40:13 - Get clear on your direction
42:57 - Build your dossier
46:39 - Hire a coach
49:27 - Don't trash your old employer

Links mentioned in this episode:

Korn Ferry article - "5 Actions to Take If You’re Laid Off"


Korn Ferry article - "5 More Actions to Take When You’ve Been Laid Off"


Korn Ferry website


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Episode 178. The easiest way to network: 7 reasons why you should keep in contact with your former colleagues


Episode 180. How to answer the leadership question at your next job interview - Interview with Robert Jordan


Episode 164. How to be an outsider and job-hunt successfully: An interview with Joe Mullings, Chairman and CEO of The Mullings Group


Episode 132. When coaching doesn’t work


Episode 159. Career Coach: What they do and why you may need one


Optimized Job Search


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About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 
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