Measurability’s Post

REDUNDANCY PROOF | Flirt with recruiters 😍 👉 Recruiters = key to becoming redundancy proof 👉 It’s critical to flirt + maintain ongoing relationships 👉 NB: Play the field, have a few recruiters on the go 😉 1️⃣ Send them gifts 🎁 ✅ Refer (good) colleagues actively job hunting ✅ Inform them of job leads you get wind of ✅ Share insider scoop or industry news 📰 2️⃣ Don’t ghost them 👻 ✅ Always answer their call or email ✅ Always listen attentively ✅ If letting them down, be gentle 🙏 3️⃣ Stevie 🕶 sang “I just called to say I ❤ you” ✅ Send periodic emails or call to stay on radar ✅ Like + share their job posts on LinkedIn (LI) ✅ Celebrate their b'day + work anniversary on LI 🍾 Happy flirting 😉 #layoff #layoffs #redundancy #jobsearch #jobhunters #interviewing #jobs #job #career #jobseekers #careers #careeradvice #employment #outplacement #careercoach #recruiters

A big thank you to all who attended today's LinkedIn Live: Facing a Potential Layoff? 3 Critical Steps You Need to Take Now While this one is a tough topic, Debra Boggs & I always value the opportunity to share this knowledge with you! Missed it? Check out the recording ( 🔗 ⤵ ) The key takeaways: ℹ Gather your data before it's too late. This includes your sales numbers, background data on accomplishments, and contact information for your colleagues, vendors, and network. 📃 Update your assets. This includes your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and executive bios. 🤝 Prepare to negotiate severance and outplacement services. Yes, you can negotiate those things and yes, some companies will pay for resume services and coaching. 🧠 Mind your mental health. This can be a taxing time in your professional journey. There's no shame in seeking professional help. Need help finding your way? Reach out to us for help! #careers #executivecareers #jobsearch #layoff

When you’ve lost your position, you’re gonna find yourself in a vulnerable place, and one thing you want to be real aware of is there’s a lot of people out there that are going to want to prey on the vulnerable. If you’re looking for people to help you with your job search for career counseling, résumé, rework, etc., reach out to your network and ask for referrals. Be leery of anyone that want to connect with you if they seem off. #opentowork, #jobsearch, #jobhunt, #jobseeker, #hiring, #recruitment, #jobsearching, #remotework, #ibja, #layoff, #laidoff

If you're seeking out new opportunities, turn OFF the "auto apply" setting. Submitting your resume to a random job you have not vetted, at a company you don't know, is not applying to a position. Be strategic in your career. Research the company, customize your resume, identify potential stakeholders in the hiring process. Submitting your resume is just tip of the iceberg. Follow up with HR/Talent Acquisition, connect with leadership contacts in the department, follow the company page. With each contact, let it be known your intentions and why they should speak with you. #careersearch #jobhunting #opentowork

Today, my post is about two things: The most important thing is a shoutout to Jordan Petropoulos who is a fellow Looking-for-work-er. I worked with Jordan many years ago at Webtrends and we've stayed in touch, and if any #GTM #recruiters are looking for a top-notch sales guy, I hope you'll give his LinkedIn a peek. Like so many of us, Jordan has also been a "victim" of a recent #layoff/ #redundancy / #rif. I'd like to think that all these things happen for a reason. The other thing this post is about is shame. Jordan and I talked about this during our rambling yet entertaining conversation yesterday...something that still does the rounds on LinkedIn is whether you should have a green ring around your photo and whether you should openly admit that you are out of work. The "logic" (if you can call it that) is that hiring managers and recruiters prefer people who are in full-time employment. It doesn't make sense to me, but then a lot of things on LinkedIn have stopped making sense to me over the last few months. As I have found from numerous conversations with other job seekers, this debate is giving rise to a sense of "shame" for some people, a feeling that they need to hide their unemployed status as if it's a nasty rash on their butt. I've experimented with all of these theories. And I know that my reality might differ from someone else's but here's my experience and a result. It's made no difference to me. If the job is a good fit, I get a call. If I apply in time early enough I get a call. Other factors affect whether or not I get a screen, but my green ring or status does not seem to make any difference. Not enough anyway to quantify an opinion. It's 2024. The words layoff/redundancy/RIF/restructure are not "fringe" words. Everybody knows what's going on. Brilliant people are being let go for no fault of theirs. A lot of people. It's in the news ALL THE TIME. If a recruiter or hiring manager or company is judging a candidate based on their employment status, I suppose I can't tell them how to do their job, but as a candidate, I don't care much for working with/for someone with that kind of closed-mindedness. It's likely reflective of a whole bunch of other cultural issues. Also, in my experience, there are enough good recruiters with integrity and common sense out there who have more sense than to judge you based on the colour of your ring. Keep the faith, fellow #jobseekers. And take care of yourselves, because the fight isn't over yet. Good luck. Connect with me if you'd like to talk about your own job search and compare notes.

✨ This one is for the #OpenToWork folks ✨ I know it's tough. You customize your cover letters. You revamp the resumes. You apply actively. You reach out to recruiters. You're doing the things so be proud of that. Still, while you're in the mix of interviewing, make sure you're checking in with how YOU feel during the interview. You get a peak into companies with each interview. Every person you connect with allows you to feel out the company for a fit. I am prioritizing a few things for my next company: 💛 Work with kind people. 💛 Work with honest people. 💛 Work with solid people. 💛 Work with detailed planners. Signs of Alignment: 💚 Your interviewers are nice and feel approachable during the process. 💚 The companies are openly transparent about pay, benefits, and role expectations. 💚 The team knows each other, and they want to see everyone win. 💚 There's career pathing already in place. This role is expected to grow and great performance is rewarded with promotion. Keep these centered while searching for your next career adventure. ✨💫

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As we approach the weekend with another week of job hunting, applying, networking, revamping resumes, writing cover letters and canned rejection emails - Thank You to ALL who have posted a job opportunity, reposted an "Open to Work" posting, offered advice and support to job seekers, held a webinar etc. It is an amazing community! There are many talented, qualified individuals on Linked In who are seeking their next opportunity in a tough market. (Last Friday I wrote a similar post, noting some great people to follow on here). For my part, I post "Job Seekers - Open Jobs" postings for companies with multiple openings. Just want to do my small part to help the community. I see the posts regarding losing unemployment, not being able to pay bills, hundreds of applications etc. and it is just horrible! Job Seekers, the key is to remember it is OK. Okay to feel depressed and frustrated, it's part of the job search. It's OK to feel uncertain about the future and not see the light at the end of the tunnel. Happened to me this week and ended up with a headache all day, had to take a break. That being said, Take Your Breaks when you need to! Walk away from it. It's probably best to not apply to jobs when "that uneasy job hunting feeling" hits you. It is also important to Keep Going, Keep Trying and Remember that It Will Happen! As I have always noted, you know yourself better than anyone. Do what you need to do for you. What is my break this weekend? My Beloved Browns are in the Playoffs! -See how I got to add that in :) ? I will take a break from job hunting and "thinking about it" to enjoy a team that hasn't been this good in decades! From 0-16 to the Playoffs! Find Your Break. Recharge and Regroup. Get Back At It! AND.. Go Browns! #opentowork #lookingforwork #greenbanner #greenbannergang