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Free Lesson

How to thrive after a layoff

30 min
Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM
Virtual (Zoom)

What you'll learn

How to become a highly discoverable designer

Raw talent isn't enough. Plenty of talented designers are looking for work. Discoverability is the missing piece.

How to leverage the internet to attract leads

Your expertise + your work aren't serving you if you keep it to yourself. Capture opportunities by hitting publish.

How to decide between full-time or self-employment

Let's talk pros and cons of working for someone else vs. working for yourself. There are a few key things to consider.

Why this topic matters

I dodged 4 layoffs prior to getting laid off in 2023. I figured eventually my luck might run out. I began preparing for the worst. Thankfully, my preparation paid off. Layoffs can be scary. But you can minimize that fear by getting prepared. If you've already been laid off, you can bounce back. I want to share practical steps I took that helped me weather the storm of a layoff.

You'll learn from

Trevor Nielsen

Trevor Nielsen

Freelance product designer, co-founder at Kleo, writing to 58k readers on LinkedIn

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