Layoff Survival Guide: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

In 2023, a significant wave of layoffs swept across various industries. In 2024, the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Companies such as Google, Duolingo, Citigroup, among others, announced workforce reductions in January alone. No company or industry can be considered a safe haven nowadays, and you may find yourself impacted sooner than anticipated. Let’s explore what you need to know to navigate and survive this layoff tsunami.

Beware of Interview Karma

Although this story originated in 2015, it hasn’t got old. As I emphasised in my book, Get Your Dream Job: When you come for a job interview, you should keep in mind that you are being observed the whole time, not just during the interview but also before and after. And look what happened… A […]