Perspectives S37/Ep15 Navigating Career Pivots after a job layoff

According to LinkedIn, half of all workers are considering a career change in 2025. As government employees continue to experience layoffs in this volatile job market, they face an uncertain career future. Finding a new role in an oversaturated job market requires more than just updating a resume, it demands a strategic pivot. With more than 20 years in career strategy, Patrice Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad has helped more than 3,500 professionals pivot successfully by identifying their transferable skills and by leveraging her RNA framework. RNA stands for rebrand, network and achieve recognition. We discuss how laid off government employees can reposition their skill set to secure jobs in the private sector; the hidden job market and how networking and not online applications unlock career breakthroughs and why the traditional job search does not work in a saturated market. She shares what to do instead.