You know your company is downsizing, your boss calls you into their office. The conversation is pretty straightforward. The reality of being laid off leaves so much more uncertainty than you could possibly have prepared for. Being laid off is a difficult situation, and can leave you feeling a range of emotions and uncertain of what to do next. WEST leadership has been through its fair share of downsizing and company closures and is hoping to be able to support those currently dealing with being laid off.
As Pallavi shared with attendees, there are five stages to work through before truly getting to the point of acceptance and being able to embrace new opportunities. After discussing the process of accepting the layoff itself, Karin von Hodenberg started the discussion about navigating moving forward with your career.
She introduced the application process and things to know about applying and interviewing for new positions. What do I do from here? Karin introduced the conversation about a fixed mindset vs. She shares that once you have a more growth-oriented mentality, you can approach your job search as an opportunity with positivity and really start to hone in on the details of the job search process. They have decades of experience between them and will be sharing their insight into the recruiting process, what recruiters are looking for in candidates, how to ask great questions, what kinds of things to avoid, and so much more.
This live panel will also give participants the opportunity to ask questions to help to really understand how to approach the job search process and ace the interview. For anyone considering applying for a new job, this event could become career-changing. A little insight into how to make the best first impression can go a long way in landing your next position. The final event in this series will be on June 7th.
This panel has seen it all and will share their insight, tips, and support as you go through the job-seeking process. This panel will be an excellent way to close out this series and provide insight and excitement to those seeking a new position. Each free event will provide support, insight, and encouragement to take a difficult, uncertain situation, and make it feel like something you can navigate and come out of stronger.
