Navigating a layoff can leave you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and scared. In this episode, Sarah will walk you through how everything from feeling your feelings to updating your career materials.

This episode offers 9 practical things you can to do feel more in control and to save time as you navigate the journey to finding your next role. And, if you're happily employed, these tips can help you prepare just in case you ever face an unexpected layoff.

If you've recently experienced a lay off or spend time wondering what you'd do if you were to be laid off, this episode is for you.

00:00 Allow time to process, evaluate your finances, seek support.

05:37 Update your resume, LinkedIn, then career materials.

08:23 Use LinkedIn's "open to work" setting discretely.

13:42 Personalize messages, be active in communities.

15:26 Posting your vision to leverage visibility.

19:35 Find joy, recharge, and relieve stress.

21:52 The power of helping others.

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069: Nine actionable steps to take after being laid off