Girl, You’re Hired: Job Interview Tips Podcast Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Lessons From Coping With a Layoff and Maintaining Mental Wellness
Mar 13, 2023
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Laid Off In Bogotá On Vacation
- Rose discovered her layoff via a surprise Zoom call while on day one of a vacation in Bogotá and was immediately cut off from company systems.
- She consciously compartmentalized and decided to enjoy the trip, delaying job-search actions until returning to the U.S.
Decide Immediately Whether To Pause Or Start
- Decide whether you need time to process a layoff or are ready to jump into the job search, and choose accordingly.
- Rose chose to start searching immediately due to emotional readiness and financial constraints.
Whiteboard What You Actually Want Next
- Map what you want before applying by listing desired company traits (mission, leadership, growth, product) and role characteristics (skills to flex, influence).
- Rose used a whiteboard session to narrow company size, mission, and role fit.