22. Just Laid Off? Here's your Checklist for What to Do Next. (It's not your Resume)

About this episode

This episode provides a checklist of important activities to undertake after a layoff, emphasizing the need to prepare oneself for a successful job search beyond just updating a resume.

When you face the shock of a layoff, the first inclination is frequently to update the resume, let the world know, and start applying to jobs. This episode encourages you to rethink that plan. There are lots of important activities that will help you show up as your best self for your job search. Don't skip them! Get your house in orderTake a breakCreate healthy habitsFind your peopleSet a plan to stay current in your industryLearn something newIf you still have access, save your own fi...

People in this episode

Host: Erika Parker Price

Topics covered

• layoff
• job search
• career transition
• personal development
• networking
• healthy habits

Keywords

• layoff
• job search
• resume
• career advice
• networking
• healthy habits
• personal development

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