How to Announce Your Layoff on Social Media
Channel: zengig
Date: 2023-02-01

In January, there were several layoffs, and unfortunately, they are expected to continue into February. Emotions run high, which is understandable, but it's important to approach social media posts with caution as there's a right and wrong way to share personal information.

In this episode of the finding career zen podcast, Pete and Ricky return to provide professional guidance on handling layoffs. They emphasize the need to control your emotions on social media and suggest expressing frustrations privately. They also encourage those affected by job cuts to utilize social media to their advantage.

If you or someone you know is searching for employment, Pete and Ricky are ready to assist. Tune in to this episode for valuable advice and send any inquiries to questions@zengig.com for personalized guidance.

Tips for handling layoffs on social media:
1. Act promptly and create a plan. Allow yourself a day to process the disappointment and express your frustrations privately. Dwelling on the past won't solve the issue and it's important to move forward.
2. Avoid expressing anger on social media as it will have lasting consequences. It's okay to feel upset, but keep those emotions off the internet. Your emotional posts will remain online indefinitely and could potentially harm your future career prospects. Instead, manage your emotions privately to avoid having them used against you in the future.
3. What you post online reflects your values, work approach, and decision-making skills. It defines who you are and will influence your image as an employee. Employers want to understand who they're bringing into their organization and your online presence conveys that information.
4. Avoid negativity on LinkedIn. Instead, focus on finding your next job opportunity. Utilize the platform positively after a layoff by sharing your career passions and letting others know you're job searching. Expand your network and use it to your benefit.

Additional Resources: 
1. What to do if you’ve been laid off: Plan of action & next steps: https://zengig.com/podcast/what-to-do-if-laid-off/
2. I just got laid off. Now what?: https://zengig.com/blog/i-just-got-laid-off-now-what/
3. How to prepare for a recession as an employee: https://zengig.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-recession/
4. Search open jobs: https://zengig.com/open-jobs/