Episode 7: Seeing Layoffs from Both Sides and the Wisdom Gained

Nobody is immune to a layoff and despite having a successful HR and recruitment career, Joy Osborne found herself out of work for 8 months and looking for a new job. On this episode we talk about what it felt like to be unemployed as a recruiter, what she did to find her new role at Snap, and what she learned about the experience that she feels are must-dos in successfully navigating unemployment and securing your next role.

Learn more about Joy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyosborne/

Learn more about Look What SHE Did!: https://lookwhatshedid.com/

Keywords: Layoffs, Unemployment, Job search, Talent acquisition, University recruiting, Authenticity, Networking, Career transition, Emotional resilience, Community support, Career development, Female leaders

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Joy and the Podcast

01:40 Joy's Early Aspirations and Career Path

04:03 Experiencing Layoffs: Joy's Perspective

08:01 Surprises and Strengths During Unemployment

11:17 Framework for Job Searching

16:30 Navigating the Job Market After Layoff

20:51 Building a Supportive Network

23:20 The Power of Community Connections

26:36 The Importance of Authenticity in Job Searching

28:05 Creating Daily Joy: A Personal Journey

33:44 The Role of Authenticity in Recruitment

36:30 Empowering Women Through Community Engagement