That is the question… on my mind lately.

As a writer who helps other writers and creatives secure new job opportunities and increase their earnings, I believe that LinkedIn is the missing link for many job seekers.

Over the past 6 months, I’ve seen the pendulum swing from the COVID-19 hiring boom to watching layoffs live streamed over TikTok.

Getting laid off sucks, no matter how it happens.

A layoff can be devastating to your self esteem. But it can also serve as an opportunity to elevate your pay and title, learn new skills and find a more fulfilling job opportunity.

Here are the steps I took to land my next role after a layoff.

Like many American millennials, I was often asked as a child, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Those same adults said, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” The subtext was clear. Find your dream job and your dream life will soon follow.