Layoffs Happening at Work? 3 Steps to Take Now
You know what is coming when the HR taps you on the shoulder and invites you to join a private conversation. By the time you hear “We think you were good, but you need to go” conversation, various other colleagues were already gossiping about it.
The first round may not entirely affect your team directly, as it was relatively easy to ignore and still spend the majority of your allotted stress on your career time reading studies. But the next round may hit you and suddenly it may seem that your career is doomed. Most people just ignore or fire off a few applications for some opportunities that looked decent, but they rather preferred to settle back into their same routine.
Now that you’ve already known that was a mistake, but that doesn’t mean you should’ve made a massive job search at this point. But taking a few steps during this time would’ve made this time less uneasy.
Update Your Resume and Your LinkedIn Profile
Yes, it was quite obvious to update your resume, but it is important to do that when you are still working. In addition to that, it is pretty much easier to remember your accomplishments and fully quantify your bullet points. To be honest, it is very hard to remember your accomplishments at the 11th hour and knowing how many clients you retained without knowing the internal spreadsheet that lays out every information.
Start Warming Up the Old Network
There isn’t anything worse than losing your job, but you can compensate for the loss by warming up the old network. It is important not to brag or send awkward messages that say- Hey I just got laid off, do you know any openings. Don’t send emails to those individuals which you haven’t even spoken to in a very long time. Only get in touch with those whom you are constantly in touch with.
Creating a Budget
It can be very scary when you suddenly go from making money to none overnight. Even having an emergency fund can’t suppress the nerve-wracking to start the fund transfer. Try to figure out the things you spend your money every month. If these things are important and unavoidable, then don’t, but if there is a slight chance you don’t need them, just eliminate them.
The only purpose of doing these things is if you do find yourself unemployed, you will need to make changes for your own good.. And it’ll be far easier if you take these steps as soon as possible.
Read More: How to Prepare for a Layoff
The first round may not entirely affect your team directly, as it was relatively easy to ignore and still spend the majority of your allotted stress on your career time reading studies. But the next round may hit you and suddenly it may seem that your career is doomed. Most people just ignore or fire off a few applications for some opportunities that looked decent, but they rather preferred to settle back into their same routine.
Now that you’ve already known that was a mistake, but that doesn’t mean you should’ve made a massive job search at this point. But taking a few steps during this time would’ve made this time less uneasy.
If you are employed but it feels a little uneasy then you would’ve like it to feel, then follow these 3 steps by 6figr in case you feel shakier -
Update Your Resume and Your LinkedIn Profile
Yes, it was quite obvious to update your resume, but it is important to do that when you are still working. In addition to that, it is pretty much easier to remember your accomplishments and fully quantify your bullet points. To be honest, it is very hard to remember your accomplishments at the 11th hour and knowing how many clients you retained without knowing the internal spreadsheet that lays out every information.
Start Warming Up the Old Network
There isn’t anything worse than losing your job, but you can compensate for the loss by warming up the old network. It is important not to brag or send awkward messages that say- Hey I just got laid off, do you know any openings. Don’t send emails to those individuals which you haven’t even spoken to in a very long time. Only get in touch with those whom you are constantly in touch with.
Creating a Budget
It can be very scary when you suddenly go from making money to none overnight. Even having an emergency fund can’t suppress the nerve-wracking to start the fund transfer. Try to figure out the things you spend your money every month. If these things are important and unavoidable, then don’t, but if there is a slight chance you don’t need them, just eliminate them.
The only purpose of doing these things is if you do find yourself unemployed, you will need to make changes for your own good.. And it’ll be far easier if you take these steps as soon as possible.
Read More: How to Prepare for a Layoff
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