True story.

A client of mine found herself jobless… a victim of a no-warning mass layoff at a big tech company. She was referred to me by a good friend. We chatted. We crafted. We put our strategy hats on. We posted her announcement on LinkedIn a few days later with images, some well-positioned storytelling, and a clear call to action for her network….

Exhale.

The next day, her post had seen over 100,000 views and received hundreds of comments. Her network rallied around her. She booked calls off of her post. She pivoted quickly. She landed consulting gigs. A year later, she was hired for her next big role at another major tech company. Major.

It sounds crazy, but it’s proven to be true: job loss is an opportunity for you to take a step that you may not have taken, ever, if you weren’t in this position. You are in control of your “what’s next” and you have the pen.

If you’ve lost your job, the one big question I want you to ask yourself is: What do you WANT to do next?

So many times, the hurt and the panic that come with job loss are so intense that people forget to ask themselves that question. They forget that they have a choice and ultimately, control over 1) how this change is perceived publicly and 2) what their next move will be.

So, if you’ve found yourself in the throes of a layoff or job loss of any kind, pick up the pen, draft an announcement, be clear about what you’re looking to do, and, by all means, ask your network for help.

I offer office hours for individuals impacted by job loss — impending or actual. If you are one of those people, know that you are not alone and that I am here for you as a strategic advisor on how to approach this from a content perspective. You can book a time on my calendar here.

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Amie

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