What do you do if you're facing a layoff and need to stay positive and motivated?

The easiest way is to move from thinking to doing. Speak to founders, hiring managers, recruiters, job consultants. Meet at least 5 people everyday. Within a week you will land your next job offer.

I mostly believe in enhancing my skills rather than thinking about will I get job or not. I spend time on selecting the new skill which can help me to get a job. I spend my time in learning those new skills and polishing my experience by working on new project. In mean time I apply to the relavant jobs on LinkedIn, Naukari.com and other platform. I update my resume and cover letter time to time to be relevant to the job description.

The uncertainty of layoff usually brings negativity. To remain competitive in your career life, consider the change as an opportunity gained for shifting career path instead of a role lost. Remind yourself to not self-doubt, be true to yourself and get fully loaded with skillsets, perspective and positive mindset, you are the pilot to take off for the next adventure.

Facing a layoff can be challenging, but it's essential to stay positive and motivated. Focus on what you can control, such as updating your resume and networking. Keep a routine to maintain a sense of normalcy, stay connected with supportive friends and family, and practice self-care to manage stress. Use this time for personal reflection and explore new opportunities or career paths. Stay optimistic, knowing that setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth and success.

Focus on upskilling and personal branding. Make yourself competent enough as per industry norms in such a manner that layoffs don't haunt you.

Getting an interview call for a mid or senior level management professional is a hard nut to crack, because most of the companies look for candidate who are referred through some trusted source, mostly by internal employees. Your collage/university alumni group, professional and social networks will play a pivotal role to get the referral you really need at this time.

If possible while looking for a job, enroll in a certification program, or learn a new skill, it will not only improve your resume, it will boost your confidence in the interview as well.

Allow yourself to acknowledge and process these emotions rather than suppressing them. Talk to friends, family members, or a therapist about how you're feeling and seek support if needed and visualize yourself overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and thriving in your future endeavors.

Ensure the business provides you with some valuable outplacement support. It's in their interest to do so. As this can be a stressful time engage with a consultant as soon as possible to clear your energy, explore your options and re frame the situation into a space of opportunity where you may consider realising dreams you had never the time or energy to explore before. It's important to express how you feel, find an outlet to relieve stress, like sport or the arts, and get ready to move on,acknowledging all you have achieved in the role and remembering that your skills can be transferred into a new role (not necessarily the same kind of role) and further developed. This is an opportunity to continue to explore your potential.