Rebuilding and Rebounding after a Layoff

Course details

Layoffs can be stressful and traumatic. When you have this experience, you need to honor the emotional side of what you are going through while looking at the practicalities of figuring out what is next in your career. In this course, career and confidence coach Jasmine Escalera guides you through how to transform your layoff into your next great opportunity. Jasmine explains how to process the emotional impact of a layoff, manage your emotions, and build your sense of perspective, control, and empowerment. She offers tips on how to assess your finances and determine the time you have to explore other career options and opportunities. Jasmine highlights important topics to consider before you jump into your job search. Plus, she focuses on creating a supportive professional community to aid in processing your layoff and starting your job search.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Transforming a layoff into your next career opportunity

1. Understanding and Processing the Emotional Impact of a Layoff

02 - Common emotional responses to a layoff
03 - Practices to process and manage emotions
04 - Balancing the energy of urgency

2. Navigating the Layoff Process

05 - Navigating your severance package
06 - What you can negotiate for during a layoff

3. Assessing the Financial Impact of a Layoff

07 - Evaluating your financial situation post layoff
08 - Identifying possibilities for financial support post layoff

4. Considering New Opportunities

09 - Evaluating the need for a bridge job or opportunity
10 - Reenvisioning your career path
11 - Identifying new industries after you have been laid off

5. Developing a supportive job search strategy

12 - Building a supportive professional community
13 - Communicating about your layoff

Conclusion

14 - Interview - Hady Mendez
15 - Push forward, stay resilient, and embrace possibilities

Rebuilding and Rebounding after a Layoff

Authors

Jasmine Escalera