Losing your job? So have I. Multiple Times

It’s never a fun experience. Knowing you’re about to lose your job. Wondering how much you have in your savings account (if anything). What to tell your spouse, kids, family.

• I went through a merger, survived that job scare.
• Lost a job due to a “perfect storm” hitting just as an Executive known to fire for anything walked in
• Had a consulting firm close its doors
• The department I went to after the consulting firm closed…outsourced a year later
• Lost clients due to IPOs being canceled, fearing a lack of work would result in a pink slip

Facing job uncertainty is always stressful. It can be lonely. Isolating.

It’s easy to panic, and understandable. But don’t. In fact, don’t…

1. Go complaining on social media
2. Complain to your boss (he/she might be in the same boat as you)
3. Go fire off an old resume to 50 different headhunters/HR people

Here’s what you should do though.

1. Examine the situation. When my department was outsourced I was given the option to move to another department. I was also given the option to interview with the Big 4 firm which was taking over the IA function (OK seriously, any Executive which automatically recommends a Big 4 for outsourced IA should be immediately terminated….but I digress).
   • Neither option was for me, but I had to stop and at least give those opportunities some consideration
2. Before you update your resume, update your LinkedIn profile.
   • Seriously. This is your public facing resume. Take some time, make it really look good.
3. Figure out what you want in your next roll.
   • What did you hate about your current/last job? Figure out what will make you happy. Identify several key aspects that really resonate with you, then keep them in your focus during your job search.
4. Go live on LinkedIn for a while.
   • First, reach out to everyone you’ve worked with in the past. If you’re not connected on LinkedIn, send those connection requests asap. Follow up with polite messages but DO NO immediately go into “I need a job please help me”.
   • Think about target businesses you’d like to work for in your area (or target location if you want to move). Then start connecting with the person you’d report to, their boss, and the HR people.
   • Connect with recruiters. All of them. LinkedIn’s search function is very good, use it. Also, you can mark your profile as a job seeker, that’ll help recruiters know you’re looking.

“And here comes the sales pitch”

Nope. Re-Vision Management Consulting is not a placement firm. We don’t do recruiting.

However.

We gladly help job seekers AND those looking to fill their own permanent positions…for free.

Seriously. no strings, no gimmicks. You see, I’ve been there. Needing a job, praying something will pop up. The last thing you want is a placement fee to get in the way of your next interview.

It’s simple. If you are looking for a new job, or if you are looking for someone to hire, people have to know about it. Post what you’re looking for on LinkedIn. If you see others posting about their job search, hit “like” or share it, or comment on it. Then your network will also see the post. If your search is in secret, send me an IM on LinkedIn or e-mail at thomas@r-vmc.com Discretion is completely understood and respected at all times.

Good luck, to anyone looking for work or looking to fill an open position.