Severance feels like relief. For a brief moment, it creates the illusion of safety—“I have time.”Time to breathe. Time to rest. Time to figure things out. But here’s the truth most people learn the hard way: 👉 Severance is not a plan. It’s a runway—and it’s shorter than you think. I’ve worked with thousands of … Continue reading Your Severance Will Not Last as Long as You Think
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Mistakes That Keep Laid-Off Professionals Unemployed for Months
Losing your job is painful.Staying unemployed for months because of avoidable mistakes is devastating. Every week, I speak with laid-off professionals who tell me the same thing: “I’ve applied to 100…150…200 jobs and I’m getting nothing.” The problem is rarely the job market alone. It’s usually how you’re searching. Here are the biggest mistakes I … Continue reading Mistakes That Keep Laid-Off Professionals Unemployed for Months
What Happens to Your Business If You Get Sick for 2 Weeks?
Let me ask you a question most business owners avoid: If you disappeared for two weeks — no email, no calls, no Slack, no fixing, no approving — what would actually happen to your business? Be honest. Would revenue continue to come in? Would clients still be served? Would your team know what to do? … Continue reading What Happens to Your Business If You Get Sick for 2 Weeks?
How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
After a layoff, one of the hardest things to do isn’t updating your resume—it’s knowing what to say. You’re told, “Just reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.”But no one tells you how to do that without sounding desperate, awkward, or ignored. Here’s the truth:Recruiters don’t respond to most messages—not because candidates aren’t qualified, but because … Continue reading How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
Career Planning 101: How to Set Yourself Up for Success Post-Layoff
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
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)
Top Tools to Kickstart Your Freelancing Career as a GenZer
If you're a GenZer trying to figure out how to make money on your own terms, you’re not alone. The 9-to-5 grind isn’t for everyone—and that’s okay. Freelancing is booming, and more of your generation is jumping in headfirst. Whether you're fresh out of school, in between jobs, or just tired of clocking in for … Continue reading Top Tools to Kickstart Your Freelancing Career as a GenZer
Is Working Overemployment Still Possible in 2025 or Will RTO Mandate End It?
As we step into 2025, the workplace landscape is undergoing significant transformations, particularly concerning remote work, overemployment, and return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Let's delve into these developments and their implications for professionals navigating this evolving environment. Overemployment: Juggling Multiple Remote Roles The term "overemployment" refers to individuals holding multiple full-time remote jobs simultaneously, a trend that … Continue reading Is Working Overemployment Still Possible in 2025 or Will RTO Mandate End It?
Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services