By Tim Gamble
You’ve been laid off, downsized, restructured, or “let go.” It hurts, especially in today’s shaky economy, with job losses like the 33,000 reported by ADP in June 2025. But you can bounce back. Here’s how to find your next job, even in chaos.
1. Work Your Network
Most jobs come through personal connections, not job boards. Email or call friends, family, former colleagues, and industry contacts. Update your LinkedIn profile and ask, “Know anyone hiring?” Don’t hide your job loss — openness sparks opportunities.
2. Balance Online and Offline Tools
Use Indeed or LinkedIn, but don’t let them consume you. Optimize your profiles with industry keywords, but prioritize networking events or local meetups to build real connections.
3. Tap Into Resources
Check CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, for job fairs or retraining programs. Community colleges offer low-cost courses, resume help, and skills assessments for all. If you’re a college grad, your alma mater’s career office can connect you to alumni job boards.
4. Stay Flexible and Resilient
Take temp or part-time work to stay afloat (check state rules on unemployment benefits). Don’t hold out for the perfect job; a stepping stone now keeps you moving forward. Explore trades; programs like mikeroweWORKS highlight shortages in skilled trades.
5. Keep Going
Losing a job isn’t the end. Update your resume, reach out to one contact, or explore a new skill today. What’s your next step? Share your job-hunting tips in the comments!
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You’ve been laid off, downsized, restructured, or “let go.” It hurts, especially in today’s shaky economy, with job losses like the 33,000 reported by ADP in June 2025. But you can bounce back. Here’s how to find your next job, even in chaos.
1. Work Your Network
Most jobs come through personal connections, not job boards. Email or call friends, family, former colleagues, and industry contacts. Update your LinkedIn profile and ask, “Know anyone hiring?” Don’t hide your job loss — openness sparks opportunities.
2. Balance Online and Offline Tools
Use Indeed or LinkedIn, but don’t let them consume you. Optimize your profiles with industry keywords, but prioritize networking events or local meetups to build real connections.
3. Tap Into Resources
Check CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, for job fairs or retraining programs. Community colleges offer low-cost courses, resume help, and skills assessments for all. If you’re a college grad, your alma mater’s career office can connect you to alumni job boards.
4. Stay Flexible and Resilient
Take temp or part-time work to stay afloat (check state rules on unemployment benefits). Don’t hold out for the perfect job; a stepping stone now keeps you moving forward. Explore trades; programs like mikeroweWORKS highlight shortages in skilled trades.
5. Keep Going
Losing a job isn’t the end. Update your resume, reach out to one contact, or explore a new skill today. What’s your next step? Share your job-hunting tips in the comments!
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