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re: Found out I will probably be getting laid off in 30 days
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:29 pm to dallastiger55
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:29 pm to dallastiger55
Yes to recruiters. Many large companies use them to filter out BS applicants and are basically outsourced HR. It won't cost you anything, they take care of your resume, and they likely have (exclusive) access to many of the top jobs in your field.
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Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:35 pm to dallastiger55
What field are you in?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:37 pm to dallastiger55
I was coming here to congratulate you.
Then I noticed the word "off."
Sorry dude.
Then I noticed the word "off."
Sorry dude.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:37 pm to dallastiger55
LinkedIn premium lets you do a lot more than the base account. I forget but I remember having to do it to be able to message certain people. At any rate, they let you have your first month free
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:41 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
1. Is LinkedIn premium worth it?
2. Are headhunters worth it?
I don't have premium and I've never used a headhunter.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:43 pm to Choctaw
tough times, brother choc...hopefully we all get thru this rough patch ok
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:48 pm to The Egg
im a territory sales manager for a large company. i have a territory and basically manage current accounts and prospect for new ones to sell our product. been in this industry 11 years and love it.
i just cant go back to a cube or desk job. i have to be out in the field
i just cant go back to a cube or desk job. i have to be out in the field
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:51 pm to dallastiger55
I'm looking for one of those jobs right now. I have to get out of a cube.
Definitely LinkedIn and Indeed. Constantly have recruiters contacting me. Most of the jobs aren't a step up from what I have though.
Definitely LinkedIn and Indeed. Constantly have recruiters contacting me. Most of the jobs aren't a step up from what I have though.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:51 pm to dallastiger55
I saw on a friends FB post this weekend that you can even buy Red Bull w/ EBT. It's getting sweeter by the day, maybe you should go that route!
No seriously, sorry to hear and good luck.
No seriously, sorry to hear and good luck.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:52 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
sales manager
what do you sell?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:56 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
i work from home, make my own schedule and travel locally during the week, and make great money.
Sounds like you're due a real job anyway.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:56 pm to dallastiger55
I would try to think as positively as possible and hold on to some hope that your position is not eliminated.
But I have been there man. I was let go from a sales management position from a Fortune 500 back in January of 2015 with absolutely no notice. The good thing about large companies is there will probably be a decent severance package.
To your previous question, I can only speak to recruiters and head hunters as I have never used LinkedIn premium, but they are well worth it and you might even get lined up with one through your current employer if they do decide to lay you off.
Just hang tough and know that everything ultimately happens for a reason. If you are good at what you do, you will definitely bounce back.
I would also recommend networking with all of your buddies and LinkedIn connections. They may be able to help more than you know and an employee referral usually goes to the top of the pile on job openings.
Best of luck.
But I have been there man. I was let go from a sales management position from a Fortune 500 back in January of 2015 with absolutely no notice. The good thing about large companies is there will probably be a decent severance package.
To your previous question, I can only speak to recruiters and head hunters as I have never used LinkedIn premium, but they are well worth it and you might even get lined up with one through your current employer if they do decide to lay you off.
Just hang tough and know that everything ultimately happens for a reason. If you are good at what you do, you will definitely bounce back.
I would also recommend networking with all of your buddies and LinkedIn connections. They may be able to help more than you know and an employee referral usually goes to the top of the pile on job openings.
Best of luck.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 4/18/16 at 4:57 pm to Uncle Stu
quote:
what do you sell?
Guessing Valves or Pumps.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:02 pm to Choctaw
Join the Army
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:05 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
i just cant go back to a cube or desk job. i have to be out in the field
I'd have to be really desperate to go back to a cube myself. But sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
I'm sorry to hear about that. Good luck you.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:09 pm to dallastiger55
Will you get some kind of severance? That should give you some more time
I got laid off in a similar situation a couple years ago, and it turned out to be the best thing to happen to me (granted you seem to enjoy your job while I hated mine)
I got laid off in a similar situation a couple years ago, and it turned out to be the best thing to happen to me (granted you seem to enjoy your job while I hated mine)
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:11 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
1. Is LinkedIn premium worth it?
Not for job search.
quote:
2. Are headhunters worth it?
Yes, but make sure the company pays them - not you.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:12 pm to dallastiger55
If you have been selling to the same people for 11 years have your biggest clients all tell your company that if you leave, they leave and will buy from someone else. I would assume in 11 years you have been able to build amazing relationships with them and it would be easy to pull off if your balls were big enough.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:15 pm to dallastiger55
is there a local place that interests you?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 5:53 pm to dallastiger55
Out of all of the resume posting websites, I've only got legit responses from Indeed. The rest are full of staffing companies just looking to hire anyone. I had some chick from a marketing firm call and ask me if I wanted a job. Another one was some plumber's association.
A lot are just worthless, so start getting on the horn with your current competitors now and hitting them up for jobs.
A lot are just worthless, so start getting on the horn with your current competitors now and hitting them up for jobs.
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