The Job Hunting Podcast Analyzing Korn Ferry's Top 10 Actions to Take if You’re Laid Off (Ep 182)
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.
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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 website
- Episode 172 - I'm a career coach and these are the 7 things that make me cringe
- 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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