Laid Off? How To Land Your Next Job
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As We Work
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Many big-name companies are cutting staff, restructuring or pausing hiring. Getting laid off, or facing the prospect of it, can be very scary. But it doesn’t have to be. In this conversation from the WSJ Jobs Summit, LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher, Rora CEO Brian Liou, and Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda tell you how to navigate layoffs and put yourself in the best position to get hired for that next job. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading: How Big Companies Choose Who Is Laid Off The New Rules of Layoffs Workplace Report Careers Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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