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Amy Lima - How to turn a layoff into a dream job

Jun 4, 2024

Amy Lima shares her journey from being laid off to landing a dream role at Duolingo. Topics include avoiding burnout, negotiating job offers, preparing for a layoff, and lessons learned during the job hunt process. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, time management, and upskilling post-layoff.

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Quick takeaways

Amy Lima's successful job hunt process at Duolingo emphasizes the importance of preparation and negotiation skills.

The need for balancing rest and upskilling post-layoff is discussed, stressing the value of self-care amidst job search pressures.

The power of vulnerability on social media is highlighted, showcasing how authenticity can lead to valuable connections and support.

Deep dives

The Power of Remaining Open to Change

Remaining open to changing perspectives without feeling pressured by external factors is highlighted. The example of accepting a role on Duo's monetization team despite prior assumptions showcases this openness.

Introduction

3min

Navigating the Aftermath of a Layoff

15min

Navigating Time Management Post-Layoff

11min

Empowerment through Job Offer Negotiation

3min

Navigating Job Preferences and Upskilling Post-Layoff

15min

Exciting First Week at Duolingo After a Layoff

4min

Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability on LinkedIn

2min

~6 months ago Amy Lima was laid off and has been preparing for this episode ever since. So in this interview she gives us an inside look at her process for landing a dream role at Duolingo. If you’re looking for your next role then this conversation is quite the playbook. She has the job hunt process down to a science.

Some topics covered:

Avoiding burnout amidst the chaos
How Amy negotiated her Duolingo offer
Amy’s advice to proactively prepare for a layoff
The ways Amy iterated on her portfolio presentation
How Amy’s career coach shaped her interview strategy
Some hard lessons learned during her job hunt process
How Amy measured everything in her application process
a lot more

Show notes:

Amy’s layoff announcement post
Career Compass
Charlotte Burns (Amy’s job hunt coach)
Levels (transparency database + salary negotiation tools)
Amy’s job announcement post

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Dive Club 🤿

Amy Lima - How to turn a layoff into a dream job

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Power of Remaining Open to Change

Navigating Layoff and Job Hunt Challenges

Balancing Upskilling and Rest Post-Layoff

Unexpected Impact of Vulnerability on Social Media

Celebrating Growth and Authenticity

Building a Supportive Community

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