So many new layoffs!

And, so many heartbroken people talking about their love and loyalty for the employer, and how they feel betrayed. They thought they’d retire with the company.

Folks, that doesn’t happen anymore.

Companies that never had layoffs in their corporate history now use them to reach profitability, manage shareholder expectations, and execute strategic plans. I remember when it happened for the first time when I was at IBM.

I’ve experienced lots of layoffs from both sides of the table. It never gets easier. It’s never entirely avoidable or predictable

Always be looking

That’s why you have to look out for your career, and take care of yourself!

No employer cares about you as much as you care about you.

That's why you should always be looking for something better.

Something new…

Do your best work as an employee, of course. It's a transactional relationship and you both deserve outcomes proportional to inputs.

But, "loyalty to an employer" is misplaced.

• Be loyal to your loved ones.

• Be loyal to your friends.

• Be loyal to yourself.

If you or a friend have been impacted by a recent layoff (or worry that one is coming, here are some resources that might help.

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Laid Off? What To Do in That First Week

My original version of this article is locked behind Medium’s paywall. But, the information is so useful that I want to share it with you here. We’ve entered a global economic downturn, thanks to the current pandemic. Unemployment rates are climbing in…

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2 years ago · 4 likes · 3 comments · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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Does It Make Sense to Stay Loyal to an Employer?

I was reading a Bloomberg article this morning about the current job market and wage growth. The data supports my belief that job-hopping is the best way for you to ensure continuous growth in your career, both in title and compensation. “Workers who switched jobs from one month to next saw…

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3 years ago · 1 like · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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How to Tap Into the Hidden Job Market

Searching for a good job is never an easy task. Landing a great offer is even more challenging. Guess what? It’s about to get a lot harder. The global pandemic is causing many companies to panic, or at least be more cautious with their hiring and spending. The list is growing of…

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2 years ago · 6 likes · 2 comments · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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How Can You Stand Out in the Market?

Growing up in the U.S., most of us wanted to fit in, be accepted, and make friends. No one wanted to stand out and be the “weird kid” in class. Heck, no one wanted to be labeled as the smart kid, the nerd, or the geek in school either. Sad, huh? Maybe it was a Midwestern thing in the U.S., but it wasn’t cool to be smart (at least not in the 70s and 80s). Instead, people wanted to be popular and athletic…

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2 years ago · 4 likes · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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One Way to Make Job Interviews Easier

Job interviews are incredibly stressful. You know that preparation helps, but where do you begin? You can find enormous lists of potential interview questions and examples of answers online. But, trying to prepare for a seemingly unlimited list of items is overwhelming…

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2 years ago · 3 likes · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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How to Do a Remote Job Interview

I now have clients who have completed a job search, multiple rounds of interviews, job offer negotiations and accepting the position, and then onboarding with the company entirely remotely. How crazy does that sound? Would you ever have imagined that you would interview, accept an offer, and start that new job without ever visiting the physical workplace or meeting anyone in person…

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2 years ago · 4 likes · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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Make Potential Employers Compete for You - Issue #333

Listen now (33 min) | The balance of power has shifted in the job market. Employers used to feel like they held all the cards and could make candidates jump through hoops. I remember some hiring managers saying, “People should feel lucky to work here.” Well, well. How the tables have turned…

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8 months ago · 1 like · 3 comments · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.

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🚀 The Best Way to Get a Better Job Offer - Issue #229

If the thought of tough job offer negotiations makes you feel a little queasy, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most stressful phases of landing a new job. It isn’t easy to push back and ask for what you want in just the right way. It can often feel like some complex chess game where you don’t know all of the moves and consequences…

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2 years ago · 2 likes · 2 comments · Larry Cornett, Ph.D.