What’s the fastest way to regain momentum?

Pick one role family, rewrite three bullets with measurable outcomes, run an honest ATS baseline, and send 5–8 calibrated messages weekly.

How should I handle age bias or career gaps?

Lead with outcomes and scope, calibrate comp early, and show currency via proof-of-work. Gaps become narrative bridges when paired with evidence.

Is there a free way to start?

Yes—take the Career Clarity Quiz and run a free honest ATS baseline.

Laid Off But Not Lost: Rebuilding Career Clarity After Tech Layoffs

Worried AI will take your job? Don’t freeze—rebalance. Audit your risk, double down on human edges, and build a learning plan that compounds. At WisGrowth, our goal is simple: help you stop guessing and start moving toward a career that serves your life. We’re your clarity companion—practical, honest, and on your side.

What to do next

Audit your automation risk: list tasks and mark what’s repeatable vs. relational/strategic.
Pick 1 skill to deepen (T-shape: go narrower and deeper).
Ship one small demo that shows human + AI working together.
Turn meetings and docs into artefacts—evidence you can share.
Create a 6‑week learning block and review progress weekly.

💡 Try this next week: Rewrite one resume bullet with an action verb + measurable outcome.

Why we exist: careers shouldn’t be a guessing game. We give you clarity, honest feedback, and a path you can actually follow.

Brand names change. Your value doesn’t. Use this plan to stabilize, regain direction, and choose work that fits—without starting over.

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When the Email Lands

“Restructuring.” “Realignment.” The wording is polite; the impact is real. A layoff shakes pay, identity, and routine at once. Feeling stunned isn’t weakness—it’s normal.

It’s okay to pause. You’re allowed a human response before a strategic response.

Your 7-Day Reset (Clarity Before Chaos)

Day 1–2: Admin + care: severance/benefits, a simple 60-day budget, sleep and routine.
Day 3–4: Proof-of-work dump: ship logs, dashboards, decks (strip confidential data), wins and metrics.
Day 5: Reflection prompts (in WisGrowth): When did I feel most alive? What outcomes repeat?
Day 6: 3 role hypotheses (problem + audience + outcomes). No titles yet.
Day 7: One small project you can ship in a week to test a hypothesis.

Turn Panic Applying into Targeted Action

Mass applying is exhausting and low-yield. Instead:

Craft a 3-line value summary tied to your target problem space.
Reframe bullets with outcomes (time, quality, cost, risk, revenue, adoption).
Run an honest ATS check to align language—no keyword stuffing.
Set a weekly cadence: 2 proofs-of-work, 5 warm conversations, 5 tailored applications.

How to Explain a Layoff (Calmly)

Use a neutral, future-focused line:

“My team was part of a restructuring. I used the transition to sharpen X and ship Y. I’m excited to bring that momentum to Z at your company.”

Practice it until it’s boring. Then move on to your impact.

Your 30-Day Sprint

Weeks 1–2: Two portfolio artifacts that prove your value (case study, teardown, mini-tool).
Week 3: Conversations: 10 peers/managers in target roles; ask about outcomes that matter.
Week 4: Tighten narrative; ship a third artifact; send 10 high-match applications.

Momentum > perfection. Small, visible wins compound.