A layoff can shake more than your income—it can shake your confidence, identity, and sense of direction. One day you’re managing deadlines, meetings, and responsibilities.The next, you’re staring at an inbox that suddenly feels… quiet. If you’ve recently been laid off, let’s get one thing straight: A layoff is not a reflection of your value, … Continue reading Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff
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Are Jobs Everywhere in 2026? Refine Your Job Strategically for Results
As we move deeper into 2026, you might be wondering: Are jobs really “everywhere” like people once said? The short answer is no — not in the way you might hope. While there are opportunities, the job market is more nuanced, competitive, and strategic than ever before. Here’s what the data and recent trends are … Continue reading Are Jobs Everywhere in 2026? Refine Your Job Strategically for Results
The Ultimate Resume Guide for Laid-Off Professionals
Read this before you send out one more application. Let’s keep it all the way real. A layoff is not a reflection of your talent, your value, or your capability.But you know what is a reflection of all of that? Your resume... And unfortunately, most laid-off professionals are out here trying to bounce back with … Continue reading The Ultimate Resume Guide for Laid-Off Professionals
Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)
If you’ve been recently laid off, I know the job hunt can feel like trying to sprint through quicksand. Everyone keeps telling you to “update your resume,” but nobody tells you how to update it so employers actually call you back. Here’s the truth:Recruiters are skimming hundreds of resumes at warp speed. If yours doesn’t … Continue reading Resume Hacks to Get Interviews Faster (Even After a Layoff)
Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
Losing a job can feel like someone yanked the rug out from under you and forgot to apologize. Your routine? Gone. Your paycheck? Vanished. Your confidence? Shaken.But here’s the good news — a layoff is not the end. It’s a reset, and you get to decide what your career looks like next. One of the … Continue reading Freelance or Full-Time? Deciding Your Next Career Move After a Layoff
💼 Salary Negotiation: How to Get a Higher Offer When You Experienced a Layoff
Let’s be honest — a layoff can feel like a punch to the gut. You start questioning your skills, your value, and whether you’ll ever bounce back to your previous income level. But here’s the truth:A layoff doesn’t make you less valuable — it just puts you at a different starting line. If you’re navigating … Continue reading 💼 Salary Negotiation: How to Get a Higher Offer When You Experienced a Layoff
How to Use LinkedIn to Get Job Offers in 30 Days After a Layoff
So, you’ve been laid off. Cue the emotional rollercoaster: shock, fear, maybe a little relief (because let’s be honest, some of y’all were already over that job 😏). Now what? Before you spiral into job board burnout, let’s redirect that energy toward the platform that could literally change your career in 30 days or less: … Continue reading How to Use LinkedIn to Get Job Offers in 30 Days After a Layoff
Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff
Let’s be honest: being laid off feels like someone pulled the rug out from under your career—and then had the nerve to ask you to still land on your feet. If you’ve recently been laid off, I want you to hear this loud and clear: it’s not the end of your career—it’s a forced pivot … Continue reading Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff
How to Create an Impactful LinkedIn Profile for Networking and Job Searching
Let’s get real for a second—if your LinkedIn profile looks like a forgotten college project or a digital ghost town, you’re missing out on major career opportunities. Whether you're job hunting, career shifting, or just trying to get noticed by the right people, your LinkedIn profile needs to work just as hard as your resume—if … Continue reading How to Create an Impactful LinkedIn Profile for Networking and Job Searching
Laid Off in 2025? Do THIS First (Step-by-Step Recovery Plan)
Losing your job unexpectedly can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. If you’ve just been laid off, take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you will get through this. Instead of panicking or applying to hundreds of jobs in desperation, follow this step-by-step plan to take control of … Continue reading Laid Off in 2025? Do THIS First (Step-by-Step Recovery Plan)