JL Heather, MBA, CPCC, ACC’s Post

The job hunt was arduous. Being laid off is a difficult thing to accept. I had the opportunity to connect with some wonderful mentors who provided advice that helped so much during the process: - Take time to process. It is a major life event and having emotions is okay. But process those emotions and work through them before “diving in” to the next opportunity. - Find out what you want. You may have been there 1 year or 10+ years. Take the time you had, think about what you liked and what your next career move can bring for you. Challenge yourself. - Be present for your loved ones. They are in your corner, lean on them. Hopefully you never go through this again in your career, but take this time to be fully present with family. Void of the emails, urgent teams messages, and phone calls. - Lastly, find a mentor. Reach out to people you admire and ask for advice. This is a tight knit industry and most of us want to help those around us. If anyone needs help or advice, please reach out to me. I’m still a rookie in the process, but have learned so much throughout it. Special thanks to my mentors: Gene McCarthy Brian Eppley Kevin Powers George Kline Jr. Dan Salkeld

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Experiencing job loss can be difficult, but it's crucial to focus on what we can control and not blame ourselves for circumstances beyond our control. Embracing resilience and maintaining a positive outlook are key to moving forward.🤝📈

5 unexpected lessons I wish I learned sooner that skyrocketed my career (and landed me 3 promotions and a 171% raise in 3 years): PS: Repost to help others in your network ♻️ and follow me Samanee Mahbub for more tips like this.

Many people here who have been laid off are embarrassed to share that they're looking for work. Let's unpack that together. Here are 3 reasons why this might be happening: 1️⃣ You fear being judged. By your peers, the community, and recruiters who ask you questions about your career gaps. I felt this way too. (Recruiters, please stop this). 2️⃣ You feel confused about who you are. Losing a job can shake your sense of identity and purpose in life. It can make you feel confused or worried about your future. Both are normal responses to a layoff and you will get through. 💛 3️⃣ You're still processing. It takes time to process grief. Losing a job IS a loss and you are grieving right now. That has a physical and emotional impact. Give yourself grace and time. 👋🏽 Hi there, I'm Summer and I'm all about community and support. If you're navigating a job loss, know that you're not alone. I'll be your community. Send me a message and if I come across a role that might be a good fit for you or hear of a company hiring, I'll gladly send it to you. Lastly, remember, job loss isn't a reflection of your skills or worth. I am sending you good vibes. You will come out stronger on the other side. ✨

the turning point for me after getting laid off, was swallowing my pride and asking my network for help. i'm someone who grew up with the cornerstone of my identity built around self-sufficiency. you didn't ask for help, it made you look weak. you figured it out and kept on pushing. i can tell you now, nothing is further from the truth when you're back in the job hunt, especially in a challenging market. because here's what i learned when i reached out to my network: i wasn't alone. so many others had struggled or been through what i was going through recently, and they *wanted* to help. i remember calling a close friend when i felt like i couldn't catch a break, and instead of telling me i would bounce back no problem, he offered to set aside time and strategize solutions with me. something that never would have happened if i didn't ask, and it completely turned around my trajectory. so if this is you, today... i want to give you a two facts from phyl terry's "Never Search Alone" ↳  out of 250+ people 85% of executives that make it to senior management credit asking for help for getting promoted and staying in senior roles ↳ at the same time, 85% of people who do not make it beyond a mid-junior role, say they do not ask for help often if the worst thing that can happen, is a no, or no response. and the best thing that can happen, is feedback or a connection that takes you to the place you want to go, what would you choose? i promise you're not weak. i promise you will get through this. i promise you're not alone. ❤️

Getting laid off last year was painful—but it made me more resilient. During my six months of unemployment: → I applied to thousands of jobs → Completed close to 100 interviews → Got rejected and ghosted so many times I lost track I can’t remember how many times I wanted to quit & throw in the towel. This was by far one of the toughest challenges I've ever faced. But looking back on it, I’m incredibly grateful for it. It taught me how to: → Bounce back from failure and rejection → Detach from the outcome and focus on the process → Adopt a growth mindset and learn from all of my failures Remember: “Legends aren’t defined by their successes. They’re defined by how they bounce back from failure.” -Chris Bosh (speaking on Kobe Bryant) Never stop bouncing back. Get up. Make another attempt. Each setback is a setup for your next comeback 😤 What challenging experience made you stronger? Let me know below.

I don't have to be laid off to experience what it's like for people who are laid off. As a career coach, I see their faces, hear their pain and frustration, and help them pull themselves back out of their shock and grief. Being laid off can be traumatic. There is raw anger, fear, and sadness. For some, there are long-lasting emotional effects from a decreased sense of self-worth and confidence as well as a loss of identity and direction. It's important for people to seek out support and take steps toward building a new career path that aligns with their values, interests, and abilities. This goodmen.com article reviews some of the feelings experienced by people who have been laid off and what to do about them. If you've been laid off in the past, share with those struggling right now. How did you deal with the negative feelings? What brought you back to confidence? #careelayoff #Carer opportunities #careertransition https://lnkd.in/eriH6JfZ

For anyone recently laid off. Let’s be real. It sucks. I know because I was too. (And I have been before) 👉I see you, hear you, and value you. It’s easy to doubt. It’s easy to blame. It’s easy to get angry. It’s easy to feel lost. And that’s cool. Get those emotions out. They are absolutely valid. But being laid off is never the end. It doesn’t define you or determine who you are and what you are capable of. You aren’t a bad person. You aren’t unqualified. You aren’t unworthy. It can also be the start. It can also be the beginning. It can also be the opportunity to what’s right. Sometimes what we think of as negative is actually the catalyst, the positive, and the push we need to step into our best self. 👋And if I can help you in any way, let me know. A rising tide lifts all boats. A bird on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch, but on its own wings. Fly! 🦅

Getting laid off makes even the most impressive person question themself. It’s a gut punch when you didn’t even know you were in a fight. 3 things to remember in that situation: 1. You are just as impressive and incredible the day after a lay off as you were the day before. *It may take you a little time to remember/realize this so be sure to surround yourself with people who build you up during the transition. 2. You will get through this and be gainfully employed again. * I recommend planning on it taking up to 6 months to make the right next move - if you can allow the time. More often than not my clients end up in a much better place (be it financially, culturally, etc) in their next role than the one they left. 3. Your career and the transitions you go through are not everyone’s business. *You get to craft the narrative around what happened and share that story if/when you see fit. Positioning this part of your story in a way that you’re speaking with confidence about it is key in moving forward. Sending strength to those questioning themselves today. You’ve got this!