The Day It HappensAnd After.
What to do in the first 72 hours, what to sign and not sign, and how to restart a search on the worst week of your year.
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How to rewrite your resume after a layoff
To effectively rewrite a resume after a layoff, translate internal company language into market-recognizable terms. Focus on scope and results, not duties. Start with recent job postings for context, and briefly mention the layoff. Ensure your resume speaks clearly to readers unfamiliar with your former…
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Grieve the layoff before you start applying
After a layoff, it’s vital to grieve before applying for jobs. Skipping this process can lead to negativity surfacing during interviews, affecting your chances. Use the first few weeks to handle paperwork, articulate your departure professionally, and connect with former colleagues. Set a date to…
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Why was I laid off? The darker side of the list
Layoffs & Severance Why was I laid off? The darker side of the list Most layoff lists are built from cost, role codes, and org charts, not from anyone reading your reviews, which is how people on leave and people who were just promoted end…
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Rewrite your LinkedIn headline after a layoff
Layoffs & Severance Rewrite your LinkedIn headline after a layoff Your headline is not a status line. It is the field a recruiter searches against, and availability is not what anyone types into the box. Lead with the work you do, the industry you do…
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What severance actually covers, and what it doesn’t
Layoffs & Severance What severance actually covers, and what it doesn’t Severance pays for your signature on a release of claims, not for the months it takes you to get hired. What the package covers is the company’s risk, and three lines in the document…