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I understand using the term "Hasbeen" for those who have found themselves on the wrong end of the swath of layoffs over the past few years. There's a certain sense of community and humor to giving it such a flippant term. It is both visceral in its condemnation of the situation but also a tongue-in-cheek hand wave of the shared absurdity of it all. Yet I can't help but wince at its use. There's plenty of people out there already telling you great you are. How smart you are. How great of a worker you are. I could do the same for some of you but others I wouldn't know enough about you for you to think for one moment that I'm being genuine. Even if I was convincing enough, does it soften the blow? What I can say though is that your employer never defined you. In a modern world where the 1st question people ask when meeting is "what do you do for a living", its easy to attach your sense of self to your career and who dishes out your paycheck. It's as if your personality is predetermined by someone's understanding of the place you're employed. I can assure you that my artistic ability and creativity are next to nil despite having spent so many years at a toy company. All of this is to maybe inelegantly say we are all people with our own hopes, lives, hobbies and friendships that actually define us. Your employer or lack thereof never will. And maybe these are words I needed to say to myself too, so why not put it out into the ether?

Hi Folks, These layoffs continue and I feel for everyone impacted, and just know that many of us know you are not just disposable tools that can be thrown away when not needed. Don't give up, the right job is out there, but focus on roles that you are excited about and companies you admire. Don't be afraid to message a hiring manager or ask your network for help. It is true that you might not hear back from everyone, but it only takes 1 person to reply that might lead to something great. And lastly, remember, most of us have had help during our careers, someone who made an introduction, or referred us. Answer your LI messages and email messages and try to help those in need. A simple introduction might make the difference for someone who needs to support themselves or their families. We are all stronger together. Please message me if I can help, I'll do the best I can. My best to everyone. Careerguise #peoplematter

🌍 Navigating the Current Landscape of Layoffs 🌍 In recent months, we’ve witnessed a wave of layoffs across various industries, leaving many talented professionals facing uncertainty. It’s a challenging time, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge the emotional and financial impact this can have on individuals and families. To those affected: please know that you are not alone. The job market may seem daunting right now, but it is also a time of opportunity and resilience. Here are a few thoughts and tips for navigating this transition: Reflect and Reassess: Take this time to reflect on your career goals and aspirations. Consider what you truly want in your next role and how you can align your skills with future opportunities. Leverage Your Network: Reach out to your professional network. Share your situation and ask for support. You’d be surprised how many people are willing to help connect you with opportunities or provide valuable advice. Upskill and Reskill: Use this time to invest in yourself. Consider online courses or certifications that can enhance your skill set and make you more competitive in the job market. Stay Positive: It’s easy to feel disheartened, but maintaining a positive mindset is crucial. Surround yourself with supportive people and focus on the possibilities ahead. Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to seek professional help if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Career coaches and support groups can provide guidance and encouragement during this time. Let’s come together as a community to support one another. If you know of any opportunities or resources that could help those affected, please share them in the comments below. Together, we can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger. 💪 #Layoffs #CareerTransition #SupportEachOther #JobSearch #Networking

This wave of layoffs hitting different industries has been tough to watch. As a member of the LinkedIn community, I wanted to take a moment because, let's face it, these things affect people deeply. To those of you going through a layoff: First things first - it's okay to feel however you feel, frustrated, scared, lost, it's all valid. Now, let's get proactive! Update your profile, and let your network know you're on the job hunt. Showcase your strengths; what makes you amazing at what you do? Don't hesitate to reach out for help - there are tons of LinkedIn groups and alumni networks with fantastic people who can offer guidance. For those of us who are still employed: Let's be there for our colleagues who were let go. A kind word and a listening ear can go a long way. We might have to pick up some slack with increased workloads, so let's support each other and offer a helping hand where we can. Stay informed about company updates, but don't jump to conclusions. This is a challenging time, but together we can get through it. Let's use LinkedIn to connect, share resources, and build each other up. #layoffs #careeradvice #support #network #linkedin P.S. If anyone has any great job hunting resources, drop them in the comments below! Maybe someone here is even hiring? Let's use this platform to our advantage!

A few more thoughts on layoffs. It is to be expected that your mood goes up and down for weeks, even months after you (or your coworkers) were let go. Grief comes in waves and there is nothing wrong with you if you have periods of sadness, nostalgia, numbness, relief, or confusion. It is to be expected that you need time to figure out what you want to do next. It is to be expected to feel overwhelmed by having to take on more work after your teammates were let go. It is to be expected that starting a job search (resume, networking, hours searching online, recruiter conversations, etc.) feels exhausting. It's to be expected that you miss each other. It's all normal. Nothing's wrong. You're human and this is hard. "I am strong, but this is heavy." - Anon I see you. #mentalhealth9to5 #griefatwork #traumaatwork #grievingismentalhealth

Layoffs are hard. No doubt about it. If you’re feeling lost after a layoff, it’s okay to sit with that for a moment. But here’s the truth: you have the opportunity to come out of this stronger.  Yes, really. Here’s the key—don’t just jump into applying for anything. Use this time to reflect. ✔️ What did you love about your last role? ✔️ What drained you? ✔️ What skills lit you up? ✔️ What kind of environment do you thrive in? This isn’t just about finding a new job—it’s about finding a job that works for YOU. Once you know what you’re looking for, you can turn your job applications into a winning strategy.  No more just sending out resumes and crossing your fingers. Get yourself set up for success in roles that align with your goals, values, and strengths. You don’t have to settle. You can find better. Let me help you focus that strategy and find your perfect fit—one that values what you bring to the table. #CareerClarity #JobSearchStrategy #LayoffSupport #CreativeCareers

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 Unfortunately, news of layoffs has ticked up during the past few months. There is no single right way to advise people how to respond when this happens. Everyone's situation is unique and has different challenges. However, I think for almost everyone there is a step that makes sense to take: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. When I had an unexpected job loss, I got so much help and support from my network - even people I would never have thought to directly call or email. Thinking of what to write as an update can be challenging. 👇 My advice is to keep it simple and use this four-step framework: 1. Keep it short: 100 to 200 words is a good target. 2. Keep it positive: Don't blame your boss, the company CEO, HR, etc. 3. Don't rehash the past: Focus on the fact that you are moving forward. 4. Make an ask: If you want to talk, or are looking for a specific type of job, say that. I hope this helps a bit for anyone in this situation. #layoffs #jobchange #jobsearch

With layoffs occurring every day, I know how challenging it can be to pick yourself back up and start applying to something new... when you already feel defeated.   It’s easy to simply click “apply” or to send 1 LinkedIn message, but it’s not enough to be seen these days.  𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐃𝐑 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝... Profile Views – hundreds   Connections – hundreds   InMails – hundreds   Emails – 5   Calls - 3  Voicemails – 2   Voice notes – 1  Videos - 1  Text Messages – 0  Very few took the “hard” way of getting my attention and those who took the “easy” way were probably never seen.  Ryan Walsh from RepVue said it best – you have to earn the interview and NAIL🔨 the interview in today's competitive market. You can start by getting the attention of hiring managers by showcasing the following:  💥𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐭 – You've had to overcome something and push through to get where you are now. Why and how? 💥𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – I want to know you’re a proactive learner. Share a situation when you needed more information to make a decision and how you worked to find it. 💥𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 – Talk to me about your wins, big and small, and the story behind it. Why was it important and how did you secure it? 💥𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐇𝐘- What's motivating you to chase this specific opportunity. Why is this one the right fit? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐃𝐑 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬! https://lnkd.in/eD7vB7EZ Work hard to get noticed in a meaningful way! Send bump emails, send more than one InMail, comment and engage with hiring managers directing them to your previous messages, and leave voicemails that highlight how you would prospect. FIGHT for the role if you truly want it!

💔 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐮𝐩—𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠. Every day, I see stories of talented professionals facing sudden job loss. It’s heart-wrenching and leaves many wondering, “What’s next?” But let me tell you this: 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 🔗 𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡. Remember: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆. What can you do today? ☛ Reach out to your network. ☛ Update your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills. ☛ Stay positive and proactive — new opportunities often come when we least expect them. I’ve seen clients bounce back stronger than ever, stepping into roles that align with their passions and goals. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. To 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬 recently, know this: You’ll get through this. The next chapter of your journey might be closer than you think. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 — 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥, 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙙𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣 — 𝙄’𝙢 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚. Let’s lift each other up during these challenging times. 💪 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re standing with anyone affected by layoffs, or share this to remind someone they’re not alone. #JobSeekers #IAmHereToHelp #PersonalBranding #CareerCoach #JobSearchAssistance #NetworkMatters

Hey everyone, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts lately about the uncertainty and stress many of you are feeling due to the recent wave of layoffs. My heart goes out to every professional going through this tough time. If you're one of the many trying to figure out what’s next—whether it’s career advice, navigating new opportunities, or just getting a fresh perspective—I’d love to help however I can. As part of my effort to support those impacted, I’m offering advisory services to anyone who’s been affected by the layoffs at no charge. No strings attached. All I ask is that if my advice helps you, you pay whatever you feel it was worth to you or whatever you can afford. And if you can’t, that’s perfectly fine too—helping is what matters to me right now. Sometimes, having an extra set of eyes and someone to talk things through can make a world of difference. If that sounds like something you’d find valuable, feel free to reach out. I will respond as i am available but i do intend to get back to everyone i can. Wishing everyone strength and clarity during this time. Russ Wheeler Tru Vision Consultant #layoffs #careertransition #jobsearch #support #advisory #leadership #TruVision