Whats after being laid off
Friday 15 December 2023

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Before

  • Start interviewing

During

  • Keep calm
  • Do not sign any papers without a review with legal consultation
  • Identify the type of situation (firing, position elimination, mutual agreement…etc)
  • Know how to negotiate

After

  • Getting over it
    • It’s just business
    • Reduce the time of emotional impact
    • Take vacation days if necessary to recharge
  • Announce yourself
    • Update your Resume
    • Make yourself available to hire on (Linkedin, Github, Stackoverflow…)
    • Post to social media that you’re open for positions
    • Recruiters are your friends now
  • Get prepared
    • Review technical books, algorithm/data structure courses…etc
    • Youtube is your friend
  • Be organized
    • Put a clear timeline that includes all deadlines
    • Keep notes of every application, stage, interviews, dates

General rules

  • Control your emotions
  • Reduce your reactions

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