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First off- it gets better. A job is not a reflection of your ability. Network through your peers to see if you can get an referral- be candid but attribute the layoff to financial results and be confident!! Prayers for you my friend
I was laid off in 2008 and thought my career was over. But it was the best thing that ever happened to me! My focus shifted and now I'm ahead of where I would have been had I stayed at that firm the whole time.
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GET UP! People got laid off for many reasons. Don't look back. Don't get that effect you! A lot of people failed many times before become successful. Read some of those stories!!! And take the time to reflect, figure it out what you want, and GO FOR IT!
Maybe try independent consulting or the gig economy temporarily through a site like upwork.com or high point associates. Then tell the next employer that you wanted to try independent consulting for a little while to be your own boss and do more of the work that you want to do but now you miss the infrastructure of a big firm. I wouldn't bring up the layoff.
Read lots of career books, exercise, keep a routine, see a therapist, and know that you are worthy and smart and that there is no such thing as a career without a rough patch!
Go out and volunteer. Helps build your meet work and you'll feel better doing good for others, while also getting a reality check about other people's struggles which will in turn help you focus on what you have vs what you have don't have. The more you focus on the loss the more negative energy you bring to yourself.
Can you get letters of recommendation from leadership you've worked with that will vouch for the results you've produced? This is assuming it was due to lack of demand and not performance related.
I have been laid off once before and actually felt a surge of motivation as it opens up new doors. Do not let a group wide layoff (assuming not due to performance) impact your confidence and self worth. Even if it is due to performance, take it as a lesson learned, quit dwelling and move forward.
A good friend of mine got laid off from D. Went through a rough patch. Finally got a job after 6 months. He is getting paid more than what the same time in the firm would have got him. Also kick ass profile. Hang in there buddy. I hate my job but don't get time to look outside. Sometimes I feel if they fire me it will actually be better because I can use that 2 month severance to find a cool gig.
Not really a stigma with being laid off. Anyone working during the downturn a few years back either got laid off or knew someone who did. You really don't have to say much more than our business suffered a downturn and they let some newer people go. Trust me. You'll survive. You often hear people say later it was the best thing that could have happened. Hang in there and good luck.
I was laid off but luckily had another job lined up. It's actually the second time it's happened to me. Happened in my first job out of college and it crushed me. I was studying for gmat at the time so I focused on that for 3 weeks. Then threw myself into the job hunt for 8 hrs a day. The best way to move forward is to take it one day at a time. Now, specifically addressing the layoff in interviews... you don't have to. A background check is for dates of employment and possibly if you were fired. You can just say it was time to leave. You learned a lot at previous company and now look forward to a new challenge. The good thing is that people leave consulting firms for all sorts of reasons. Also, reach out to some former colleagues you have a good relationship with and see if they will give you a write-up on LinkedIn. It can give you a good idea of who will be good references.
Agree with seeing a therapist. Another approach is to say that a couple senior people that you knew well left the firm and so they were your network. Thus, it made sense to move on...
A line/mantra I've found helpful; "It's work. Swim in it, don't drink it."
Take the time to focus on development areas you may have neglected when you were employed. Network like crazy. Enjoy the free time. Remember that it's not the end of the world. I was laid off in June and have been at my current job for a little over 6 months and I'm so much happier. Don't despair and don't wallow in self pity
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Volunteer. Also, if asked about the reason you left your last job, practice a short response and move on to the next subject.