what to do when you are laid off w/ eng leader, colin lord
guest: colin lord, senior manager of e-commerce engineering at carter's
- when you get laid off, take a day or two to grieve before diving into the job search
- handle practical items fast after a layoff, like filing for unemployment and signing up for health insurance through the marketplace before coverage gaps hit
- focus on networking and direct outreach through dms and texts rather than mass applying to job postings
- don't get emotionally attached to a role until you have a signed offer, since interviews can fall through for reasons outside your control
- be kind to yourself during a job search since rejection is not a reflection of your worth or skill as a person