Tech career coach, interview coach, and trusted confidant to Silicon Valley's top talent via CaffeinatedKyle.com. Layoffs are unpredictable. They can happen to anyone at any time in their careers. More than 100 tech companies, including the likes of Amazon, Google and Microsoft, cut jobs in the first month of 2024. But how exactly do you prepare for a potential layoff? Continue reading for strategies to get and stay ready for an unexpected job loss.
For starters, you want to ensure your résumé and LinkedIn profile are updated with your current role, latest skills and top career accomplishments. While it’s always good to have your career documents up to date, it’s particularly important when in a tough job market, since you don’t want to waste valuable time working on your documents that could be spent submitting applications.
