𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘀

With the recent layoffs at Cisco, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry, it’s crucial to remain proactive about career preparedness. Having supported many Cisco employees through Randstad RiseSmart, I've seen firsthand how valuable the right support can be.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲: Keep your resume current to reflect your latest achievements.

• 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: Enhance your profile with relevant keywords and accomplishments.

• 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Strengthen relationships now; it’s vital to have a robust network.

• 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Ensure you have copies of important non-proprietary work documents.

• 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Collect personal contact details from colleagues or connect on LinkedIn.

If you've been notified of a layoff, take advantage of any offered outplacement services, like those provided by Randstad RiseSmart. These services can be instrumental in a smooth transition.

Whether you're currently facing a layoff or wish to be proactive in your career management, working with a career coach can provide the strategic guidance necessary to navigate these challenging times effectively.