Becoming suddenly unemployed is a precarious position to be in, and not even a severance package can take the sting out of the self-confidence that a layoff brings.

The unprecedented tech layoffs that have occurred in recent weeks at companies like Meta and Stripe have sent shock waves through the industry as thousands of workers brace themselves for the task of finding a new role in a less thriving job market.

However, the sector as a whole remains stable. In fact, according to according to a Gartner reportIT spending is expected to grow 5.1% to reach $4.5 trillion by early 2023, meaning the picture is generally positive.

Create inventory

Mass layoffs are nothing personal (even if not handled very well by senior management or a new CEO) and are not a reflection of your skills, expertise or work ethic. So, instead of viewing your layoff as a negative, use it as an opportunity to reassess and reassess where you really want to go in your career.

You might consider moving to a fully remote role that gives you the flexibility you craved. Or you could think about a different direction in an emerging and growing sector such as AI, cybersecurity or cloud services.

Submit your CV once

A good way to keep your mind on the game is to update your current resume with your most recent accomplishments while they’re still fresh in your mind. However, don’t be tempted to fire off the same resume at multiple outlets that are currently hiring. Instead, take the time to tailor it to individual job specifications, paying close attention to keywords in the job description.

Not only will this help you make a good first impression—only 2% of the candidates applying for a position are selected to participate in an interview. It also helps you beat the automatic tracking system (ATS) bots that many companies now use to filter applications before they ever reach a hiring manager’s inbox.

Put yourself out there

If the past three years have taught us anything, it’s that face-to-face communication is key and face-to-face meetings always yield better results than virtual networks. Therefore, make use of your network and organize one-on-one meetings with your professional colleagues. While they may not be able to offer you a job, they may have valuable insights about other companies that are hiring, or can put you in touch with others in your industry.

Networking is also invaluable in another way: it helps to generate ideas and keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry. Networking events and conferences are a great way to stay connected with your professional community.

As with any kind of rejection in life, professional or otherwise, dusting yourself off and getting back in the proverbial saddle is the only way forward.

So if you’re ready to re-enter the job market and future-proof your career in 2023 and beyond, don’t forget to check out The House Of Talent Job Board, or have a look at the three roles below that are suitable for you to take on now.

Engineering Manager (m/f/d), Flink, Berlin

The Engineering Manager at Flink will be tasked with building and growing full-stack engineering teams to meet business needs. You drive the delivery of business outcomes for teams and seek to reduce complexity to help these teams deliver solutions. You will also drive internal and external recruitment and develop the technical team to ensure the company retains its top talent. View the full job specification here.

Content Manager, DACH, ByteDance, Berlin

The Content Manager works in the DACH regions (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and is responsible for executing local content strategies by leveraging knowledge of local content trends and the digital marketing landscape. You’ll curate and localize in-app content, develop editorial campaigns to nurture content, and analyze data to make decisions with the goal of improving content consumption. Advanced level of German and English is required. Apply now.

User Experience Design, Chrome Privacy, Google, Munich

Google’s user experience (UX) consists of multidisciplinary teams of UX designers, researchers, writers, content strategists, program managers, and engineers. As a User Experience Designer, you rely on user-centered design methods to create industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution. You’ll also work with design partners to leverage and evolve Google’s design language to build beautiful, innovative, inspired products.

Requirements to be considered for this role include a bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent hands-on experience, a portfolio of work that demonstrates UX skills, motion design experience, and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. Read more here.

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