What do you do if you need to network and build connections during a layoff?

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First, it's important to lean into your community and work on strengthening your network. “Stay in touch with your colleagues at your previous role,” Chhabria told CNBC Make It. Additionally, she suggests attending industry events and reaching out to your connections at companies you want to work for.

Most of us are too busy working to be networking on social media. But it is possible to activate your network so you attract decision makers. And it is worth it because everything you want in life comes to you through other people. Once you get your network going, it can remain active so that you're never in this position again. Start slowly. 10 minutes a day on LinkedIn. More does not get a better result. Start by Commenting. Not Liking, not posting. You'll get more visibility. And make as many new connections as you can personally respond to with a message. Don't just connect. It's like saying hello to someone at a party and then walking away. Take the time to get to know them. But do NOT hit them up for favors too soon.

During a layoff, it's crucial to move past denial and into action by proactively networking and building connections. Start by updating your resume and online profiles to reflect your current skills and accomplishments. Reach out to former colleagues, industry peers, and professionals in your field, professional forums, and virtual networking events. Share your situation openly but focus on your desire to explore new opportunities and how you can contribute to potential employers or collaborations. Additionally, consider volunteering or participating in professional development courses to expand your network and stay engaged with the latest industry trends.

First of all update your resume an online profiles such Linkedin where most of your network are aware of your carreer changes . Look for and attend workshops, webinars, and online courses relevant to your industry or desired career path. Not only can you acquire new skills and knowledge, but you may also have the opportunity to connect with industry experts and fellow participants.

é preciso muito cuidado ao buscar essas rela??es antigas com as quais você já n?o se relacionava mais na hora em que está precisando de ajuda. Esta n?o pode ser uma intera??o voltada somente à sua necessidade. Cuide para n?o transparecer t?o facilmente que você está buscando a pessoa porque precisa de ajuda. Nessas horas é melhor ser mais objetivo e deixar claro aquilo que você busca. Preste aten??o também na qualidade daquela rela??o, ou seja, a forma como ela foi desfeita e o legado que você deixou para aquela pessoa.

Reconnecting tactfully during a layoff is like replanting a wilting flower. Your old connections are like the fertile soil (potential opportunities). A gentle touch (a personalised message) with some care (genuine interest in them) can help you re-establish the relationship and watch it blossom into something new (potential job or advocacy). Bonus Tip: Be a giver, not just a taker! When you reconnect with old colleagues, offer your help or expertise as well. Can you offer to do an informational interview with someone in their field? Can you connect them with someone in your network? Building genuine relationships goes two ways, and showing you're willing to give back will leave a positive impression during your time of need.

When reconnecting, demonstrate genuine interest in the people. Connection needs to be human. Try to offer something in return as well.

Attending events is important. People like to see the people who they will potentially be doing business with. Getting up and asking questions, making comments allows people to hear your voice, show your confidence about a subject matter. It is also an opportunity to give out call cards with your picture on it so that people will remember who you are.

Attending events is super useless. Attending events with a plan is precious. Understand this difference first, then attend events.

Attending events is a key networking tool whether you've been laid off or if you're still working. Events, conferences, seminars, etc. are great tools for networking, finding other professionals, and connecting with industry leaders. Join professional organizations available in your locale or region and lean on those networks as a valuable resource, especially if you find yourself out of work. At these events or within these organizations, you can showcase your expertise, effectively communicate your goals and aspirations, exchange information and ideas and show people that you are an asset. Also, use LinkedIn and social media platforms to stay connected to your network and exchange information, goals and ideas. Let them know you can help!

If you can afford to volunteer your time to a cause or project you deeply care for, this is a great way to re-start. When you give your time and efforts, you feel intrinsically rewarded and it serves as an anchor during tough times. Also, there is a chance you will meet more generous people like you, this will qualitatively change your peer group and network.

I agree with this. This allows you to build trust among people who feel the same way that you do about the work you voluntee for. It is an opportunity to show that you are good at working in teams. You never know who you will meet.

Connections are created if people engage in joint authentic tasks. That's what my (and others') research clearly indicates. So what better could there be to join others and engage in some work? All the better if it's meaningful, because then you check multiple relationship boxes at once: working together ? having similar interests ? having the passion to do more than the absolute minimum ? ....

Uma demiss?o é um excelente momento para revisarmos tudo aquilo que fizemos e n?o deu certo! Aproveite o ensejo para se olhar no espelho sem máscaras e se encontrar com as faces da verdade. é sim um momento de dor, mas os aprendizados que chegam junto com esta situa??o superam, de todas as formas, os momentos em que você viveu em sua zona de conforto!

Neben dem Vorgenannten kann es wichtig sein, - sich sp?testens jetzt über die pers?nlichen beruflichen Zielsetzungen klar zu werden, - das eigene facettenreiche berufliche Portfolio zu aktualisieren und zu sch?rfen - das Profil und Massnahmen zu mehr Sichtbarkeit entsprechend auszurichten Parallel erkennt man in solchen Situationen zumeist den Wald vor lauter B?umen nicht. Dazu kommt die Sorge, dass der n?chste Schritt passen soll. Ratschl?ge aus der bekanntenUmgebung k?nnen dann helfen, bergen das Risiko in eine bestimmte Richtung geschoben zu werden. Dann kann ein unabh?ngiger, neutraler Coach/Berater/Mentor hilfreich sein.

The overall question, unfortunately, is misguided. Because building meaningful social capital does take time. You cannot just produce social capital when you need it like cash. So the answer is this: Dig the well before you are thirsty. Start now, even if there is no layoff looming. This is a useful investment of your time in any circumstances. Build a diverse, far reaching network. But also don't underestimate the resources network maintenance will need from your side. This isn't a hack, this isn't a trick. It will requre effort. But if you put in the work, you will reap phenomenal returns.

Hopefully, you will have carried on networking, building relationships and nurturing established ones, gone on course (CPD is pretty much mandatory these days in white collar jobs) while in (mostly happy) employment. But if not, then you have to start but it takes time so you might have a dry patch. Consistency is key here, as with most things.

I would create a virtual reality networking platform specifically tailored for laid-off professionals. Users can create customizable avatars representing their skills and experiences, attend virtual networking events, and engage in immersive networking activities such as virtual coffee meetings, collaborative problem-solving challenges, and industry-specific simulations. I would organize a "Reverse Job Fair" where instead of job seekers, the laid-off professionals set up “booths” showcasing their skills, talents, and experiences. Employers then “walk around”, trying to impress the laid-off workers with enticing job offers and opportunities, turning the traditional networking dynamic on its head.

N?o podemos esquecer de considerar uma das habilidades mais importantes e que jamais deveriam sair do radar de um profissional: fazer networking despretencioso e genuíno. Essas rela??es que mantemos vivas mesmo quando n?o precisamos de um emprego s?o as que poder?o nos trazer as melhores oportunidades quando estivermos precisando de uma ajuda especial.