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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Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers After a Layoff
…and what you can do TODAY to turn things around. Let’s be honest for a second. Losing a job—especially when you didn’t see it coming—hits different. It’s like someone yanked the floor from under you and then expected you to continue walking like nothing happened. But here’s the real kicker:You’re applying to dozens of jobs, … Continue reading Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers 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
💼 What Professional Opportunities Are Men Missing Because of a Lack of Accountability?
Let me say this loud for the people in the back:Talent without accountability will have you stuck at the same level for the next 5–10 years.Let that marinate. Too many men—yes, Black men especially—are out here missing bag after bag, opportunity after opportunity… not because they’re not smart, not because they’re not capable, but because … Continue reading 💼 What Professional Opportunities Are Men Missing Because of a Lack of Accountability?
Signs It’s Time to Pivot Careers After a Layoff
Let’s be real—getting laid off can hit harder than your favorite series getting canceled with no warning. Whether you saw it coming or not, a layoff is one of those life-altering moments that forces you to pause, reflect, and, yes—pivot. But how do you know when it’s time to completely shift gears instead of jumping … Continue reading Signs It’s Time to Pivot Careers 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
DMs That Work: How to Approach Recruiters and Mentors Online
Let’s be honest—sliding into someone’s DMs can feel awkward, especially when it's for professional reasons. But in today’s digital world, a well-crafted message can open doors to job opportunities, mentorship, and career guidance you might not find elsewhere. Whether you’re reaching out to a recruiter for a job or a mentor for guidance, the key … Continue reading DMs That Work: How to Approach Recruiters and Mentors Online
What is Quiet Firing? Ways to Figure it All Out…
https://youtu.be/zNxwe5mmgAI In the last few weeks, we have been hearing the term "quiet quitting". Apparently, employers want to retaliate with "quiet firing"....but what is quiet firing? We will discuss what quiet firing is...what it is not...and how it can affect you in the workplace and your career. Reference for quiet firing: 1. Article from TheRoot.com … Continue reading What is Quiet Firing? Ways to Figure it All Out…
Best Career Change Action – Step #2
Does the idea of a career change fill you with dread, or are you excited for a new opportunity? If you're stuck in a dead-end job, it might be time to consider making a change. But where do you even start? Here is Step #2 of Career Change Series. You can also find the link … Continue reading Best Career Change Action – Step #2
Career ReVamp – 3.2 The Career Track
https://youtu.be/TjWlnGAh8ds In a series we've explored what you want to do with your career and if you're willing to change then ways you can start going about changing of the a career of your choice. In part 1 & 2, I talked about how to figure out your next career if you're looking for a … Continue reading Career ReVamp – 3.2 The Career Track