Here's how you can navigate a layoff and successfully rebound in your career.

Lo que importa es lo que haces a continuación, toma el de aprovechar la situación, explora el mercado, fórmate y usa esa experiencia para lanzarte hacia adelante.

Rebounding in my career from a layoff requires a combination of adaptability and resilience. It's important to acknowledge your feelings before turning them into new opportunities. I use the setback as a springboard for growth, taking some time to consider my abilities and interests. Seeking upskilling or mentoring can lead to unexpected opportunities. For example, following a layoff, I looked into freelancing in my industry, which ultimately led to a remote full-time position that better fit my objectives. By adopting a positive outlook and accepting change, I am able to overcome obstacles and use them as opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

I take rejection as redirection. It is not about what happens to you, it's about how you choose to deal with it. This outlook on life makes you feel excited about what's to come. It is motivating to think about building your future, the growth and new opportunities ahead. Adapting to change and stepping out of your comfort zone will bring exciting challenges that will make you see all that you are capable of. Dare to push your own boundaries, it is always worth it!

The first step in implementing a tactical plan to navigate a layoff and rebuild my career is updating my resume. In order to showcase my development and flexibility, I focus on highlighting my most noteworthy experiences, successes, and newly acquired abilities subsequent to my layoff. By tailoring my resume to the job requirements and highlighting my ability to overcome obstacles, I can make my application stronger. To demonstrate my adaptability, I, for example, emphasized my experience working remotely and on freelance projects after being laid off. My resume needs to convey my resilience and current strengths in order to open doors for future employment and career advancement following a layoff.

Reconnect with former colleagues, like John who landed a new role through a referral from his old boss. Attend industry events to meet new contacts, as Jane did at a conference where she connected with her future employer. Participate in online forums to share knowledge and get advice, as Mark did on LinkedIn which led to a freelance opportunity. Offer to help others in your network, as Sarah did by introducing a contact to a hiring manager, strengthening her relationships. Seek mentorship from experienced professionals, like when Alex asked his former manager for career guidance after his layoff.

Manténer una actitud abierta sobre todas las nuevas tecnologías y métodos es fundamental para enriquecer tu conocimiento, esto además de aportarte personalmente te retribuirá profesionalmente ya que serás un elemento de referencia técnico en tu equipo/proyecto.

Intenta ser claro y conciso en tu resumen de puestos y valores, es muy importante que además de tener conocimientos técnicos, seas capaz de comunicar y síntezar si es necesario.