Open in case of layoffs

Hey friend.

I just had a conversation with a coaching client that inspired me to share this reminder with you, in case you need to hear it today:

Layoffs aren’t personal.

Yes, they suck. Yes, they can leave you financially uncertain. Yes, they feel unfair.

But they are NOT personal.

I see far too many bright, talented professionals get laid off and then start doubting themselves or worse - letting it impact their self-worth.

What does this have to do with interviews? EVERYTHING.

See, when you doubt yourself, you start to ramble. You choke on your sentences. You mince and parse your words, and struggle to stay in the moment. And it’s hard, if not impossible, to put your best foot forward.

If you got laid off, by all means, let yourself grieve and feel your emotions. It’s part of the process. I was there myself 4 years ago (you can read about my layoff in this blog post).

But I implore you not to hold it against yourself.

Look, companies make bad decisions all the time (they’re run by people, after all). We don’t truly know what’s happening behind the scenes.

Not to mention, layoffs happen to the best of us - surely you know of at least one person who you were SHOCKED to learn got laid off?

Anyway. Just some encouragement today, if you’ve been letting your layoff get to you. Don’t let this define you. Greener pastures are ahead.

- Tali

PS: If you’re ready for more in-depth interview coaching support, book a free 15-minute consultation to explore how we can work together. Aside from helping my clients better articulate their value and experiences to hiring teams, I also work with them on managing nervousness and self-doubt, so they can truly put their best foot forward.