how to survive a layoff, job search & network smarter

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10 Steps to Survive a Layoff, Job Search, and Network Smarter

Lindsay K. Saunders

@LindsayKelleyS lindsayksaunders.com/ in/lindsayksaunders

EVOLUTION OF A TPC COMMUNICATOR

Technical & Professional Communications, M.A.

Before Comms Graduate Studies

• Copyediting • Technical Editing

& Design • Public Interest &

Grant Writing • UX • Document

Design • Research Design • Technical Writing • Magazine Intern

Comms World


1: So You Get Laid Off…

Before January 3, 2016? Search for work on two separate days with 2 potential employers.

New law regarding work search?

Claimants required to contact 5 potential employers during the week, but it doesn’t have to be on separate days.


1. Employer’s name;

2. Job title of position;

3. URL or address of website, e-mail address or facsimile number, telephone number, or location of contact;

4. Date of submission or contact; and

5. Name & job title of person contacted or met or confirmation number or e-mail.

1: Document for Layoff


Do what you have to do. Really.

Well, except illegal stuff, if so that didn’t come from me…

NC unemployment review?

A little background on that.

Freelance? Serving? Contract work?

1: Layoff Ultimate Survival


Loved ones?

Coworkers?

Mentors?

Networking contacts?

Recruiters?

Publicize?

Keep it Quiet?

2: Share News: Job Search!


3: Reflect on Why?


Passion

What makes you happy?

Pause

Reason for change?

Purpose

Which jobs are right for you?

4: Update Online Presence


Develop Your Own Persona Be consistent

4: Online Comms: Email & Site


Your Email, example: [email protected] is good, but [email protected] is NOT.

WITH a signature in there.

Have a basic landing page website. My start: http://lindsayksaunders.wixsite.com/communications

Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: http://lindsayksaunders.com/blog/

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://lindsayksaunders.wixsite.com/communications

http://lindsayksaunders.wixsite.com/communications

http://lindsayksaunders.com/blog/

http://lindsayksaunders.com/blog/

Develop insights for your resume

Research companies of interest

Consider jobs you’re interested in

Need more school?

Establish realistic salary expectations

5: Assess the Job Market


Forbes

Liz Ryan, CEO of Human Workplace

LinkedIn Pulse Articles

The Muse

Triangle Biz Journal

5: Assess Based on Insights


Update it

Redesign it

SEO it

Have it reviewed

By MORE than one person…

6: Redesign Your Resume


Pinterest Resume Design & Layouts: https://www.pinterest.com/dioncorreia/resume-design-layouts/

The 41 Best Resume Templates Ever: https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-41-best-resume-templates-ever

Buzzfeed 27 Beautiful Resume Designs: https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/impeccably-designed-resumes?utm_term=.kr4w3yvDO#.ms61DQao3

6: Resume Links


https://www.pinterest.com/dioncorreia/resume-design-layouts/







https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-41-best-resume-templates-ever













https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/impeccably-designed-resumes?utm_term=.kr4w3yvDO.ms61DQao3






6: Resume Design Ideas


Application Log

#

Date

Company

Address

Phone Number

Job Title

Job ID

Date Position Closes

Source/Referral

Status

Follow-Up Date

Link

7: Create a Search Spreadsheet


Jobs to Apply For

Title

Company

Link

Source

Secondary Link

Requirements

An Integrated Routine

Productivity

Goals

Schedule

Change in scenery

Balance

Stress?

Benchmarks

8: Make a New Routine


Quality over quantity

Is 10 jobs apps a day a good idea?

9: Productive Results


Let job sites & listservs work for you.

CareerBuilder

Monster

Indeed

LinkedIn

Social Media

9: Productive Results


Be a part of a group

Doesn’t have to be a Networking Group

Volunteer organization – find your cause

10. Networking: Be Active


If you never ask, you…never have a chance.

Play poker: applications, events, and meetings.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Keep asking until you get a No!

10. Networking: ASK


Having a coffee, grabbing lunch, or getting a drink

Informational Interviews

Feedback phone calls

Build long-term relationships Follow-up

Connect on social

Check-in

Give them updates

Ensure genuine connections Be a resource

Listen

Trust your gut

10. Networking: Small-Scale


Uncomfortable? Set a goal.

Mine: Say hello to familiar faces. Introduce myself to 3 new people and learn about them. Then Leave OR Stay for the presentation, if there is one.

There is no magic wand to make it easier.

10. Networking Events


10. Networking


You definitely don’t have to wait until you have the letters “CEO” by your name to be a mentor. Take initiative to be a leader and share your knowledge.

10. Networking: Mentor


What Did I Miss?
