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

In this conversation, Juliette Paige shares her journey from a childhood dream of wanting to be happy to a successful career in mechanical engineering and product design at Apple. This is not a layoff story but is a very applicable conversation, and a deeply honest and insightful one at that, for anyone considering a career change following a layoff.

After five years at Apple, Juliette felt a disconnect from her passion and decided to leave the corporate world to pursue her own venture, Rookie Move, focused on experiential marketing. We talk about the complexities and challenges of the transition, the fear, the doubt, and the tears, but through all of that, the perseverance, commitment, and conviction to bring her passion to life.

We also talk about her passion for inclusivity, and how that has compelled her to co-found the Slowdown Summit, a new and cutting-edge conference format focused on leadership development and designed specifically for introverts and neurodivergent professionals.

Learn more about Juliette: https://www.juliettepaige.com/

Learn more about Slowdown Summit: https://www.slowdownsummit.co/

Keywords: Layoffs, Unemployment, Experiential marketing, Freelancing, Career transition, Career change, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Conferences, Events,Introversion, Neurodivergence, Job Search, Career Development

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment of Challenges

01:34 Childhood Dreams and Career Aspirations

03:40 Journey to Apple and Corporate Experience

10:29 Leaving Apple: Motivations and Self-Doubt

17:09 Building Rookie Move: The Transition to Freelancing

20:53 Leveraging LinkedIn for Networking and Opportunities

30:35 Establishing Rookie Move: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

36:19 Daily Routines and Managing Multiple Roles

In this episode, I talk with Jeffrey Schaller and discuss the concept of uncovering confidence after a layoff, emphasizing that it is not about rebuilding it, but rather rediscovering it through self-awareness. We explore the impact of job loss on identity and the importance of focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. The conversation highlights the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool for identifying and leveraging personal talents and turning them into career-defining strengths. The conversation offers insight into how understanding one's strengths can lead to greater alignment and fulfillment in both professional and personal life. We also discuss the value of collaboration and building teams that complement individual strengths.

Learn more about Jeff: https://www.youtube.com/@innerarcstudio

Learn more about Gallup CliftonStrengths: www.gallup.com

Keywords: Layoffs, Unemployment, Confidence, Personal development, Job Search, Career transition, Career development, CliftonStrengths, Self-awareness,Self-trust, Identity loss

Chapters

00:00 Uncovering Confidence: A Journey Within

02:58 The Impact of Layoffs on Identity

06:03 Rediscovering Strengths During Transitions

08:47 Shifting Focus: From Weaknesses to Strengths

11:42 The Power of the CliftonStrengths Assessment

14:54 Living in Alignment with Strengths

17:48 Building Teams Around Strengths

20:41 The Science Behind CliftonStrengths

23:38 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Strengths

26:47 Final Thoughts on Confidence and Strengths