The Art of Career Cushioning: How to Obtain More Job Opportunities and Job Security w/Sergio Patterson

Layoffs and hiring freezes are growing rapidly, but the labor market is still strong. Some workers are implementing a new concept called  "career cushions" to prepare themselves in case of an unexpected job loss. According to LinkedIn statistics, members added 365 million skills to their profiles in 2022, which is a 43% increase from the previous year.

 

Many employees are "career cushioning," which means they actively seek new employment opportunities and plan to transition out of their current position as soon as possible. The term cushioning is borrowed from the dating approach that involves considering other choices to soften the shock of a breakup. In the workplace, this expression means preparing for the unexpected by keeping your options open and ensuring you have a safe place to land. Career cushioning includes preventative measures, like updating one's skill set, networking, and applying for open positions.

 

In this week’s career advancement edition of The Free Retree Show, career advisor Sergio Patterson shares how career cushioning can help you prepare for a job loss. Get tips on how to safeguard your career through career cushioning! 

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How can career cushioning help you prepare for a job loss? 
• Tips on finding better career opportunities 
• How did career cushioning replace quiet quitting 
• How to protect yourself from job loss while creating new opportunities in your career