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𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 🚫 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 🫵 I don’t like inducing fear. But 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿. If massive layoffs from the likes of Google, Amazon, or Meta taught us something, it's that there’s no more feeling save or untouchable when working for a company. No matter how huge and incredibly successful or profitable they are. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁. And they will treat you accordingly. That’s not safety 🙅♂️ And the job market is a war zone 🔫 𝗔 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. 70% of hiring managers say that 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. You have to 𝗖𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 the noise. You have to become 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘. You have to 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧. And you won’t if you remain silent. Lurking in the shadows of the internet. Start showing up. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. #personalbranding --- If you want to improve your personal branding but don't know where to start, try 👉 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗶𝗼 👈 It's an 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 specifically designed to help you 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 in minutes ⏰ with ZERO design knowledge.

Even LinkedIn's own AI states LinkedIn feel good fluff nonsense! Look at its response to: "How can companies handle layoffs better?" 💰 No mention of severance! The best thing a company can do when it lays someone off is to give them a generous severance package. People need money to pay their bills. They can't pay their rent with compassion or transparency. 😡 Maintain morale? No amount of compassion or transparency can maintain morale during a layoff. When layoffs happen, morale sucks. That's it. That's the post. 🏛️ Preserve the value of human capital? How can you preserve the value of human capital during a layoff? When a company lays people off, they are literally saying that a subset of human capital is not valuable enough to keep. How do you feel about this response by LinkedIn's AI? Have you used any of LinkedIn's AI features? Let me know in the comments down below! If you would like to see me call out more LinkedIn nonsense, then follow me here on LinkedIn! #layoffs #datascience #job

Job searching has been interesting... 👀 Personally, I've encountered numerous job descriptions asking for a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, even for roles that should logically be the starting point for someone beginning their career journey. It's a frustrating cycle that many of us find ourselves trapped in. Take, for instance, my own background. I graduated college Summa Cum Laude with a solid year of corporate experience under my belt, having worked at one of the world's largest and most successful networking companies, Cisco. Yet, even with these credentials, finding the right opportunity has not been a walk in the park. However, it's important not to lose hope. Here are a few things you can do to stand out: ✨ Leverage social media: Don't underestimate the power of social media platforms like TikTok, X, LinkedIn. Post videos expressing your passion for your chosen field, your eagerness to learn, and why you're the perfect fit for the companies you're targeting. Who knows? A viral video might catch the attention of someone influential who can open doors for you. ✨ Cold emailing/messaging: Networking is key. Reach out to professionals in your desired industry via email or direct messages on LinkedIn. You'll be surprised how many people are willing to help if you approach them respectfully and genuinely. ✨ Think outside the box: Sometimes, you have to get creative to stand out from the crowd. Consider dropping off your resume in person along with a memorable item or gesture that showcases your personality or skills. Taking a unique approach can make a lasting impression on hiring managers. For those who have experienced a layoff in 2024, let's embrace positivity and acknowledge the opportunity to begin the year on a fresh note, with the determination to finish it on a high note. 📈 WE GOT THIS! 💗🥳 #opentowork #layoffs2024 #lookingforopportunities #positivemindset

What’s Next for All of Us? Every time I scroll through LinkedIn, I see more #OpentoWork profiles, more stories of layoffs, and more uncertainty. Even for those of us with jobs, there’s this lingering question: What if I’m next? That thought used to haunt me. The realization that a paycheck could disappear overnight made me reevaluate everything. I couldn’t keep relying on one income source and hoping for the best. I needed something I could control. That’s when I discovered how learning high-income skills like Digital Marketing could completely change the game. It’s not about being a tech wizard or having a fancy degree. It’s about figuring out how to take what you already know and create something new with it—like selling digital products. This isn’t a quick fix, but it’s one of the smartest decisions I’ve made. I’ve been able to create something that supports me and my family, even when the job market feels unstable. If you’re feeling uncertain about your future, I want you to know you’re not alone. There are steps you can take today to build something for yourself, something that no one can take away. I’ve found a FREE Complimentary Training Session that walks you through how to get started. Go to DWACommunity.com and enter $0.00 at checkout for instant access. Your future doesn’t have to feel so unpredictable. Take control—starting today.

For the next three months, I definitely have a job... But as of last week my team, and the production studio we work beside, found out that we will have - at maximum - these three months. Following this, our contracts will not be renewed as the semiconductor manufacturing corporation we work with transitions to a new agency. I lead a small department of some incredibly dedicated, curious, intelligent, passionate, and all around GREAT people. In just one year, they have collectively delivered over 100+ projects for our client, maintained an over 80% adoption rate of their solutions, and carried a 98% satisfaction rate month over month. Because of the success in their work they saved the client over 35% in budget, quarter over quarter, and brought in scalable solutions that were then referred to departments well outside Brand, Creative & Media, Customer, Sales, and Marketing - which is where our team sits. This week, in the throws of this disappointing news, my team told me if I were to open my own agency, they would be the first to sign up with me - which is a compliment I do not take lightly. It reminded me that they are my primary focus and in this next quarter, I plan to keep advocating for them externally as much as I do internally. While I do not know what is next for myself, I am incredibly dedicated in making sure my team can find their next, best fit. If you are seeking #Operations #Advocacy #Strategy roles in #Community, #Brand, #ProjectManagement, and #ProductMarketing - can I please tell you about the best team? You've already seen the highlight reel of their impact - let me brag on them and tell you why these people are the people you need next. #OpenToWork #Layoffs

If you don’t ask, it’s always a NO. I’ve been thinking for days about how to write this. Layoffs are happening in tech again, and last week they hit our company, resulting in myself and many other wonderful people being let go. It was truly a privilege to be part of such an incredible team of top professionals. Please let’s stay in touch—let's connect, chat, or meet up. I’m more than happy to support each of you in any way I can, whether it’s a referral, some niche expertise you need, or just a friendly chat. I’m open to work and would appreciate it if you could spread the word or share/comment on this post for more visibility. I’m looking for performance marketing roles. My strongest hard skill is launching ads on almost every advertising platform you can think of (Google, LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, Twitter, Quora, DSPs—you name it!) and doing it to the highest standards and best practices, with a strong focus on what’s important for business. I can also go beyond by building complex multi-channel marketing funnels, customer journeys, and automated workflows focused on acquisition and growth All remote roles are especially welcome, as they are a big deal for me as a single mom balancing work-life responsibilities. Sharing a photo with a beautiful Irish nature background here to catch some attention :) #opentowork

Reflections: Coming up on 15 years since I started the journey in tech, and reflecting the layoffs or close shaves in my time in the industry, I can say, this market is crazy. A couple things I can say. 1) Never rage quit. I have come close to that more than once, never done it. Feels like it takes a trip to HR to air grievance, and you realize before you get there, or during the conversation, that you might want to reconsider diplomacy, and either stay, or quit on good terms. 2) Learn to not ascribe your self esteem to lines of code written. I've held titles from engineer to manager to architect, and until about 2 weeks ago, felt guilt that I don't code as much anymore. Truth is, I code, but it is less, and more impactful in nature. Remember, advising and mentoring others whose keys are on the keyboard during the session, is coding. Coding is a logical thought process, not just lines on a screen. 3) Leave work at work Too many times, I've let it bleed into home life, and that is never good. It affects sleep, it harms relationships, and it harms the recovery time between work days. Hope this helps someone today.

Today, you might see a lot of funny Friday content on #LinkedIn. Sadly, it's not all fun and games for everyone. A lot of talented folks are going through tough times with #layoffs and they're looking for their next opportunity. This post is all about helping these amazing people find a new place where they can shine and grow. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Don't be shy — tell us about yourself! Share your skills, the industry you're in and where you're based. Let us know what you're looking for next! 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Got open positions? Post them here and reach out to these talented individuals. There's so much talent just waiting to be discovered! 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝘀𝗲: Share this post with your network. You never know who might see it and get the help they need. And remember, it could be any of us next time. Let's make LinkedIn a place where we lift each other up and make new connections. Together, we can turn these challenges into opportunities for everyone! #JobSeekers #Support #Community #FridayFeelings

Hey LinkedIn 👋🏾 Want to hear something crazy? It's been two years since I was laid off. Something I didn't anticipate was that I'd still be looking for a job two years later. After almost 5 years with the same company and experiencing new levels of professional growth. I'd built a career in the startup world working from the bottom up on a fast-paced, high-volume email marketing team. I then went on to build a successful and profitable new marketing channel in the affiliate space developing and nurturing long-lasting publisher relationships. After all that I thought it might take two to four months to find a new role...the joke was on me! I knew things were *bad* out here but I didn't think they were this bad. Many things have happened in the world over the last two years and the job market has been impacted, I've seen it myself. From seeing the same job advertised for months in a row to companies putting roles on "pause" during the interview process because budgets change. Something else that makes it tough? When the big names do layoffs it makes the news and recruiters go after employees from these companies, so the rest of us who are equally qualified and have been on the job hunt longer sometimes get looked over. The process is also broken in many ways I've seen others on here post about. I've had job interviews last almost two months (it shouldn't take that long) only to be told they had last-minute internal applicants who got the role. I've been ghosted by recruiters and internal HR teams. I was ghosted after submitting a project that I wasn't paid to complete. I was never contacted by HR after being an internal referral, and more. Even after all these things happened I still feel confident the right opportunity for me is out there and I'll keep working towards finding it. I believe in the power of community and I would greatly appreciate it if you could help by sharing with your network. I'm looking for roles in Marketing with titles that include: Email Marketing, Affiliate or Influencer Marketing, Partnership Marketing, Growth Marketing, Retention Marketing, or general Marketing Manager. I am extremely fortunate to have had an amazing circle during this time that has supported me with words of encouragement, professional references, networking opportunities, freelance work, and more. THANK YOU! #OpenToWork #Marketing #Freelance #Layoffs #JobHunt #NYC #RemoteWork

🤔Looking for work? Laid off? Hate your current position? Enable the “open to work banner” immediately! It’s NOT desperate. It’s NOT embarrassing. This isn’t Facebook, it’s the platform to network and get hired. If you rather not have your manager or co-workers viewing the green banner, there’s a FREE feature on LinkedIn where ONLY recruiters and hiring managers can. 📲Message me if you need step by step instructions on how to enable this feature. I am happy to help. #opentowork #nowhiring #laidoff