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:
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S1 EP72: Finding Happiness in Your Career with Ahyiana Angel
S1 EP71: IT Security: Protecting Your Identity and Finances With Dominic Vogel
S1 EP70: Back to the Office: What’s New and What We've Learned with Sergio Patterson
S1 EP69: Prop 19 Explained: Property Tax Changes in 2021 With Nina Decker
S1 EP68: Introversion and Narcissism in the Workplace with Chelsey Brooke Cole
S1 EP67: How Social Media and Transparency Can Grow Your Start-Up with Erica Rankin
S1 EP66: Inclusive Communication between Families about Financial Planning with Vanessa Martinez
S1 EP65: Making it in Hollywood & Finding Success with Darcy Donavan
S1 EP64: Branding With AI & Entrepreneurship for Indian Women with Chahat Aggarwal
S1 EP63: Strategizing for Employment with John Marty
S1 EP62: Exploring Motives Behind Entrepreneurship with Kevin Miller
EPS 61 - What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency with Linda P Jones
S1 EP60: Building & Growing a Brand on LinkedIn with Michaela Alexis
S1 EP59: Conformity and Women in the Workplace with Jasmine Escalera
S1 EP58: Real Estate Update: Relocation and Property Picking with Nate Johnson
S1 EP57: Building Resilience In The Workplace with Rachel Druckenmiller
S1 EP56: Student Career Education and Tiktok Marketing w/Justin Nguyen
S1 EP55: The Power of Connection
S1 EP54: Turning An Idea Into A Success with Felix Lee
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