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Your greatest security isn’t your job—it’s your skills. 🔑 With so many people facing layoffs (sadly), now is the perfect time to invest in yourself and learn something new—even if it's outside your current profession. The world is changing fast, and the skills you acquire today could be your lifeline tomorrow. So, what’s that one thing you’ve always wanted to start? 🚀 Whether it’s coding, digital marketing, graphic design, or something completely different, there’s never been a better moment to dive in. The job market may be uncertain, but your potential is limitless. Remember, the best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is now. _____ 👋 Follow me (Elena Kochler) for daily posts about holistic well-being and sustainable productivity.

Three things I look for in any company I want to work at: 1) A clear vision of who they are and what my role would be in that This is critical. You could have the BEST role at the coolest company, and none of it will matter if when the going gets tough, your role doesn't matter. As everyone has seen with recent layoffs, no matter how good you are individually, the tide can turn if the company as a whole goes off course. 2) Strongly held LIVED values Any company can throw some words on a wall or a website. "Living" values is much more important. If a company says "we support our employees", I'm immediately asking for or looking for *evidence* of that. 3) Alignment with what I need from a job What you need from a job varies dramatically throughout your life. At some points you might crave growth and pace. At others you might need stability and flexibility. The job needs to align with that, not the other way around. -- What's on your list?? Repost to support other job-seekers and follow Ben Grant for weekly content about the job search and career advancement.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠, 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮? Team calm at the beach 🧘♀️ or Team 😫 Last week, a friend sent me a text ~ a leader in her industry had a massive set of layoffs, like a thousand, and many colleagues found themselves out of a job with no warning. Totally out of the blue. Is this something that keeps you up at night? 😮 💡 Starting your own business is rarely a get rich quick scheme. 🌟 Starting your own business can be a great source of additional income and a way to provide a piece of security. 🌟 Starting your own business can grow into an income stream with the flexibility you crave as your own boss. ❓ What if you, like me, could be a part of making massive change in the quality of people's lives to feel less stressed, overwhelmed and anxious? Help people enjoy better sleep, pain and digestion ~ doesn't that sound attractive? I thought so too 😉 Join me next Monday, April 8th, for our 🆓 education call. 🙋♀️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. You, and everyone in your network, deserves to feel like the best possible version of themselves.

🤯 How is everyone else making this work? 🤯 Why is everyone else successful? If this sounds like you - then it's time to redefine your definition of success. What does success look like to you? (hint: it's probably not some male CEO making a trillion dollars and living at the office) A good place to start, think about someone you admire and tag them in the comments. 😊 We can help you figure out what's next and how to get there. Join The Collective – an exclusive community that helps moms build their own boys’ club (but way better), get unstuck in their careers, build connections, and learn tools for success. ✅ Join the waitlist here and we'll make sure you're the first to know when doors open on the 23d! https://bit.ly/3z7RpWz

Navigating The Fustercluck #98 If We Put in More Time into Recruiting, We'd Spend Less Time on Layoffs I’m so tired of hearing that HR doesn’t have time to interview people. Because we certainly seem to have time to fire people. We’re in the talent business. Talent drives results. That’s why you have to make time. Recruiting is an art form. Not a science. Computers canvassing resumes don’t cut it. They can hunt and peck for all the magic words you want, and, still, you won’t find the unique talent you need. Certain words. Certain schools. Lead to certain lack of diversity. In ethnicity. Geography. Experiences. Resumes do not perform jobs. People do. Hire people and not resumes. Let’s look harder. Because those who recruit the best get the best results. Especially, if you include those without the "best" resumes.

Been laid off recently?  Yes, it sucks. After a disruption like a layoff, our energy reserves are low and our sense of identity doesn’t feel as grounded.  We’re here to tell you that being let go doesn’t have to spiral into sour times for your career if you take specific actions to move from a place of hurting to healing. The truth is, there’s no replacement for time and its magical healing powers: take this time to find joy, to reflect in writing or in conversation, to rest and to re-energise. We make our wisest decisions when our bellies and our hearts are full and we’re tuned into our purpose. Check out Part 1 of our Layoffs to Lemonade webinar and learn how you can take those first steps to turn a layoff into lemonade: https://lnkd.in/eQGAp4Gy

Times are changing. Growing up, I was taught the right way to make a living was to start at the bottom of a company and work yourself up. So of course, I did the complete opposite. Writing has always been my passion. With a mix of stubbornness, naivety, some luck, and perhaps some delusion (with an extra dose of naivety), I flung myself beyond conventional walls and found a home outside of my comfort zone. I’ve worked for free, worked for cheap swag, made six figures, fell close to rock bottom after layoffs, worked again for table scraps, and so much more. In the past year, I’ve faced homelessness twice, and yet I’ve been luckier than most. All of it has taught me: 1. Time is more valuable than a title. 2. The corporate ladder is nothing more than a candle burning at both ends. 3. The only person who can truly empathize with your situation is you. 4. Stress can kill. Take care of yourself.

Been laid off recently?  Yes, it sucks. After a disruption like a layoff, our energy reserves are low and our sense of identity doesn’t feel as grounded.  We’re here to tell you that being let go doesn’t have to spiral into sour times for your career if you take specific actions to move from a place of hurting to healing. The truth is, there’s no replacement for time and its magical healing powers: take this time to find joy, to reflect in writing or in conversation, to rest and to re-energise. We make our wisest decisions when our bellies and our hearts are full and we’re tuned into our purpose. Check out Part 1 of our Layoffs to Lemonade webinar and learn how you can take those first steps to turn a layoff into lemonade: https://lnkd.in/eQGAp4Gy

Been laid off recently?  Yes, it sucks. After a disruption like a layoff, our energy reserves are low and our sense of identity doesn’t feel as grounded.  We’re here to tell you that being let go doesn’t have to spiral into sour times for your career if you take specific actions to move from a place of hurting to healing. The truth is, there’s no replacement for time and its magical healing powers: take this time to find joy, to reflect in writing or in conversation, to rest and to re-energise. We make our wisest decisions when our bellies and our hearts are full and we’re tuned into our purpose. Check out Part 1 of our Layoffs to Lemonade webinar and learn how you can take those first steps to turn a layoff into lemonade: https://lnkd.in/e-7vU4GB

Been laid off recently? Yes, it sucks. After a disruption like a layoff, our energy reserves are low and our sense of identity doesn’t feel as grounded. We’re here to tell you that being let go doesn’t have to spiral into sour times for your career if you take specific actions to move from a place of hurting to healing. The truth is, there’s no replacement for time and its magical healing powers: take this time to find joy, to reflect in writing or in conversation, to rest and to re-energise. We make our wisest decisions when our bellies and our hearts are full and we’re tuned into our purpose. Check out Part 1 of our Layoffs to Lemonade webinar and learn how you can take those first steps to turn a layoff into lemonade: https://lnkd.in/eQGAp4Gy