My heart goes out to all of my former Indeedians affected by the layoff at Indeed today, and all layoffs prior. I know firsthand how hard-working and personable Indeedians are; they truly are one of a kind. I want to share a bit about my experience at Indeed to let prospective employers know that when they hire candidates who’ve worked at Indeed, they will be some of the best hires they ever make. I faced challenges in my role, but I learned so much that helped me not only grow as a professional, but also become one of the top performers on my team. I was encouraged to share my ideas and they were welcomed. I was proactive in collaborating with cross-functional teams which led me to beta test new features, provide content for our Help Center, and share product feedback that led to major changes in the product. It was also the first time in my career that I got involved in committees outside of my role. One of my favorite committees was called Job Squad (at the time) where we volunteered our time to help members of our community navigate their job search on Indeed, provide resume support, and discuss interview best practices. I felt so good about what I did and had a great sense of pride in where I worked. I can’t take full credit for my accomplishments though. If it weren’t for my colleagues providing a safe space for me to communicate my asks, I wouldn’t have spoken up. If it weren’t for my colleagues connecting me with the right people to make my asks happen, those asks wouldn’t have been actioned on. If it weren’t for my colleagues supporting me, helping put my ideas into action (a majority of which resulted in company-wide positive changes), I wouldn’t have learned how crucial it is to foster genuine collaboration, with colleagues and clients alike. The list of the lessons I learned during my time at Indeed is incredibly long. Ultimately, Indeed laid the groundwork for the work ethic that I have today. Employers, know this: when you hire a former Indeedian, you’re bound to get an employee who cares about the work they do and genuinely want to do everything they can to help their organization be the very best that it can be. #indeed #indeedlayoff #indeedlayoffs
Although my time at Indeed was cut short due to the flu that turned out to be my now 4 year old, you were one of the people I aspired to be like when I was at Indeed! It's no surprise to me that you grew so much there. Indeed is the foundation that led me to opportunities I never could have imagined.
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7moI agree with this whole heartedly! You really nailed it with saying “Indeed laid the groundwork for the work ethic I have today.” 👏🏻 P.S. To this day, I remember your passion & genuinity. I hope life is bringing you only good things!