Restructuring has ended; what's next?

- After all the changes and all the stress of a workplace restructuring, what do you when it's over? Whether you've been downsized or you stayed with the company, where do you go from here? If you've unfortunately lost your job, don't let it break your confidence. It doesn't mean that you aren't a valuable asset as an employee. It just means that your company had to make some difficult decisions. In many cases, the only criteria a company uses to decide who to let go, is your hire date, last in, first out. Regardless after you've taken a breath, now's the time to jump into the job market with motivation and confidence. Use the tips that I've shared with you here about networking and job hunting and go out and find that new dream job. If you stayed with the company, remember that the structure of the workplace has changed. Take some time to observe and get a feel for the shift in dynamics so that you can understand how you fit into the new structure. There will always be some chaos and confusion after the restructuring or lay off as people struggle to adjust. In the midst of this new adjustment and growth, try to establish yourself as a leader. Be the person who's willing to go to your supervisors with questions. Be the calm one who takes the time to think about the problem at hand and come up with a reasonable solution. Not only does this help to ease through the stress of the workplace, but it also positions you as a leader and sets you up for future possible promotions. Finally, whether you were downsized or not, don't lose contact with your former coworkers. Connect with them on LinkedIn, and if you haven't already done so, stay in touch with messages every so often. These people should remain as valuable colleagues and connections in the industry, regardless of where each of you find your career moving. I mean, who knows, you could find yourself hiring a former coworker in the future, or vice versa. As difficult a restructuring can be, remember, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Your career may look a lot different than you may have expected it to look a few months down the road, but in many cases, your career ends up better after a restructuring, a layoff or a furlough than it was before. And now with the skills that you've learned here, you've got some great tools to help you make the most of the situation. Thank you for watching. I wish you the best of luck in your restructuring and in any career shifts that come your way. For more helpful skills and insights that you can use in your career development, be sure to check out my other LinkedIn Learning courses: "Digital Networking Strategies" and Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and Inclusion. I'm Christopher Taylor, thanks again for joining me.