Businesses of all sizes have taken a ROUGH hit in 2020, and unstable employment is a stressor for everyone right now. So today we’re talking about how to bounce back from a layoff and what to do if it happens to you, with the help of Latesha Byrd, a certified career coach, talent development consultant, Google Digital Coach, and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting.

Whether you’ve been laid off due to COVID, industry shifts, or company restructuring, remember that you are not to blame, and you’re so much more than what you do from 9-5. The best way to bounce back is with a solid strategy: You can start by identifying your purpose, getting intentional about job applications, and as Latesha says, “staying ready so you don’t have to get ready.”

Listen to our chat with Latesha to learn more about:

Our experience with how to handle a layoff: 2:40
Latesha’s journey to Byrd Career Consulting: 17:27
3 key things to do after you’ve been laid off: 19:00
How to mentally bounce back from job loss: 21:59
How to gain your confidence back: 24:18
Why you need a “Career Readiness Toolkit”: 26:36
How to grow your network: 28:44
How to address your layoff in an interview: 32:01
3 important traits that all top talent have: 34:37
Important questions to ask in an interview: 37:18
How to ask companies about their diversity & inclusivity policies: 40:14
Using LinkedIn to build your personal brand: 41:11

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