Surviving the Storm: Navigating Layoffs and Job Hunting in the Tech Industry

Brittany Mussett shares her experience navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of staying organized and treating the job search like a job.

00:00:00 Navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry with Brittany Mussett. She shares her experience of being laid off from Amazon and the steps she took to find a new job.

🎯 The podcast introduces the topic of layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry.

💼 Brittany shares her personal experience of being laid off from Amazon and finding a new job at LaSalle Networks.

⚡ She discusses the onboarding process at Amazon and the self-paced nature of the company's culture.

00:09:13 Brittany Mussett shares her experience navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry, including interview prep and recruitment strategies.

💼 Navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry can be challenging.

📚 Amazon provides great interview preparation resources.

👥 Recruiting for internal roles at Amazon requires actively seeking specific candidates.

00:18:27 Navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry can be overwhelming. Take advantage of resume help from colleagues and understand your severance package. Amazon provides resources and benefits during the transition period.

💼 Taking advantage of resume help and feedback from coworkers during layoffs.

💸 Understanding severance packages and financial implications.

🔍 Navigating job hunting and accessing resources during the transition period.

00:27:39 Surviving the Storm: Navigating Layoffs and Job Hunting in the Tech Industry with Brittany Mussett. Tips for job hunting and staying organized, including reaching out to managers for help and using LinkedIn effectively.

✨ Using own HSA for prescriptions and no issues accessing accounts

🔍 LinkedIn as the preferred job board over Indeed, need to stay organized, and personalized messaging to managers

📣 Posting on LinkedIn for job leads, received help from network and contractors

00:36:55 Brittany Mussett shares her experience navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of staying organized, being honest, and treating the job search like a job.

📋 Stay organized and structured in your job search, setting daily goals and tracking applications.

💼 Be honest throughout the job search process, including discussing salary needs and reasons for being laid off.

💡 During interviews, focus on explaining your experience and accomplishments rather than dwelling on the reasons for being laid off.

00:46:08 A discussion about job hunting in the tech industry, including advice on navigating multiple job offers and being honest with recruiters. The conversation also touches on the shift from remote work to hybrid work arrangements.

💼 Navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry

📝 Handling multiple job offers and potential shifts

👔 The importance of being upfront and honest in job negotiations

🔎 Recruiters reviewing applicants' online content and social media

🌐 The current state of remote and hybrid work arrangements

00:55:21 Brittany Mussett shares insights on navigating layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry. Key takeaways include understanding severance packages and benefits, setting goals for job applications and connections, and utilizing resources like job search emails and saved searches.

✨ Surviving layoffs and job hunting in the tech industry requires embracing change and being confident in yourself.

🔄 When searching for a new role, be organized, set goals, and understand the situation before applying.

💡 Create a separate job hunting email and set up saved job searches to stay organized.

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