You’ve been laid off and need to find a new job. How can you start your search?

-First prioritize on your mental health...Take some time off to process what has happened and take as much rest as you need before you jump into the job search... - the next thing is to develop a detailed job search strategy and do a little bit of self discovery by assessing where you are and getting clear on where you want go with your career... -Update your CV and LinkedIn profile.. - Leverage on your network by creating new or leaning on your current network.... - Invest in your personal development.. - Always be curious... - Be flexible... You might opt for a career change or explore on whats out there that might interest you and become your breakthrough to break into new industries.

It's very interesting that unemployed situation can be considered as an emergency situation. In my 13 years of career, I have changed job for more than 12 times. I have prepared for the job changing: - Always remember that every person and position can be replaced, even the President; so we have to prepare - We have to calculate the cost of living in a month (housing fee, bills, school tutution of the children, foods); and multiple 03 times; because in my experience, the time to find a new job is longer if the job is in middle or high level position. I myself have 0.5 month to find a job as risk management specialist, 03 months to find a job as risk manager; 02 year to find a Business Continuity Manager job

First try prioritizing your thought process and be positive in your mind .that yes im gonna do it and earn myself a job. Try reaching out to your connections on linked in by personal one o one approach, or publishing a status on your feed/timeline that you are searching for a job and need help. Try to get a side gig, if you think you are going to run out of money.trust me that will boost your confidence and lower your chances of not getting into a depression.

In my experience, I have some tips in writing CV: - Update the CV regularly, even when you have new avatar; - Use different CV for different jobs; I have a CV for risk management job and the another CV for ESG job - Try to read the Job Description carefully, to find out the requirements, the plus points and try to show up in the CV - Do not list out the responsibility in the previous positions; please show up your add value, your contributions, your projects, milestones; new skills and experience - When trying to apply for higher level, try to show up that you are ready, with existing competency; I myself update my CV and try to apply for new job, even while I am still having good job, just to learn about new requirements of industry

Some ways to connect and build network, in my case: - Be nice with the HR who helped us to get the job; in the time the HR move to next company, he/she will recruit us for a higher positions, because he/she understand us; and he/she have a strong KPI - Linkedin is the most effective way to network; I have friends, mentors and meet many professionals, who teach me many things; and some times they introduce me to a new positions and projects; because they follow and help me since I am just a new comers; they understand me and they believe me. It's my real experience and hope that it is useful; - Try to learn and be certified: there are alway professional certification in each field; and we can have network while attending class

The most important things we should do is to answer the question: "who we are, what we want to do, and what we are willing to pay". We may find out the unique career path which is suitable for each of us, depend on the situation. Usually, each job has a career path, to start from the new comer, officer, specialist, lead team, manager, head of department, director; or even we want to be a professional focusing on a niche fields. For each level, the Job Despcritions always have some detail competency requirement; and we may do a self-accessment to find out which level we are; and set up a target with suitable plan. Usually, when we have suitalble competency for the next level, it's time to try to apply for the next level and change job.

In my situation, I do not prepare for the interview; I just dress professionally, and be on time. During the interview, the most important thing is being honest; only tell your real story; your experience. - The HR always have a cross-checking activity, especially with the high position; so, please be honest! We can match or un-match, but we are ourselves! In my experience, I have submited about 40-50 jobs, and join 05 interviews, to get 01-02 offers; so please do not be afraid of failure! Failure is very simple! Besides that, even when you are still having good job, let's try to apply and join some interviews, to discuss with the hiring managers, to learn from them the new requirements and new trends in employment industry!