Kind of caught off guard but about 1/3 of our sales team just got cut, any suggestions on what to do next?
Beanss
Laid off from tech startup
22
Don't take it personally. If the company is laying off salespeople they're likely doomed anyway.
Get some exercise/fresh air.
Polish resume and start applying on Monday.
Get some exercise/fresh air.
Polish resume and start applying on Monday.
Definitely taking this time to slow down a bit and regroup on whats important, thanks for the advice @braintank
Make a short list of companies you want to work for. Ask the community about them. Engage.
Taking action on this today - thanks @poweredbycaffeine
1) Always debrief constructively:
- Don’t beat yourself up, no matter what. It happens, life goes on. Your mindset is the most important thing you own. Keep it healthy, keep it strong.
2) Don’t miss the lesson:
- If you weren’t performing, and you know it’s true, don’t sweep it under the carpet. It’s worth being aware of, it’s worth feeling the pain of what happens when you don’t perform. Don’t let it happen again.
- If being let go was down to any other reason, don’t miss that lesson either. Don’t work with bad leaders/companies/products again. Don’t make decisions based solely on comp or perks, etc. Your mileage will vary.
3) Dust yourself off and move on:
- Simple stuff. Recharge, reset, clean up that resume. Your new pipeline are applications, your new product is yourself. Get prospecting!
Good luck!
- Don’t beat yourself up, no matter what. It happens, life goes on. Your mindset is the most important thing you own. Keep it healthy, keep it strong.
2) Don’t miss the lesson:
- If you weren’t performing, and you know it’s true, don’t sweep it under the carpet. It’s worth being aware of, it’s worth feeling the pain of what happens when you don’t perform. Don’t let it happen again.
- If being let go was down to any other reason, don’t miss that lesson either. Don’t work with bad leaders/companies/products again. Don’t make decisions based solely on comp or perks, etc. Your mileage will vary.
3) Dust yourself off and move on:
- Simple stuff. Recharge, reset, clean up that resume. Your new pipeline are applications, your new product is yourself. Get prospecting!
Good luck!
Thanks for this advice - I wasn't doing well but neither was anyone on the team so learning from it was a bit tough.
I think my biggest learning was addressing the problem early on rather than waiting until it was too late.
Also going to make sure my next company has more structure in place - might shift away from startups for a bit. or at least those with - 100 employees
I think my biggest learning was addressing the problem early on rather than waiting until it was too late.
Also going to make sure my next company has more structure in place - might shift away from startups for a bit. or at least those with - 100 employees
Get your resume updated and start sending it out. Reach out to friends and former colleagues. Don’t waste a single day.
Also, apply for unemployment. It exists for exactly this reason.
Also, apply for unemployment. It exists for exactly this reason.
Just started reaching out to colleagues/friends today, thanks for the advice @Pachacuti
Dear @sahil
It’s ok, your new job is finding a job starting Monday. Keep structure in place
Structure is 100% in place, didn't change a thing from last week except that I am working on job hunting
That’s good! You’ll get something lined up faster than you think even if it’s slower than you want
Oh no, a familiar name! Sorry this happened. Check out Bravado Jobs and start getting your resume out there. Work your network.
All kinds of jobs are listed on LinkedIn right now. Also, have you checked out the jobs tab?
I have but finding it pretty hard to find good companies with all of the thousands with listings right now
read my hiring posts
Have something better instore. I know you will get it. Next steps are already mentioned by brainy and PCB.
Thanks @Diablo
Reach out to any connections you have at other sales orgs, polish up the resume, and take tomorrow to let your stress melt off (if you can).
When I was searching the articles on here where somewhat helpful.
When I was searching the articles on here where somewhat helpful.
Kind of jumped right into job hunting but I am definitely going to focus on taking some breaks this week,thanks for the advice @DungeonsNDemos
Consider yourself grateful that you were in that 1/3rd. I'd much rather be in your position than the reps that had to stay - imagine the pressure they're going to be under.
Companies are going to understand that as you go into the job search. Have fun with it; great jobs are simple to come by right now, so don't sell yourself short.
Good luck @Beanss
Companies are going to understand that as you go into the job search. Have fun with it; great jobs are simple to come by right now, so don't sell yourself short.
Good luck @Beanss
I was kind of thinking about that this weekend, things were getting sort of crazy there and the stress was getting a tad out of control for everyone.
I am taking some time to find the right company this time around.
I am taking some time to find the right company this time around.
Take this as what it is, an opportunity.
Take some time and reflect on what you want in your next career move, get outside and go to the gym, visit with your friends and family, and if you want to start searching right away then get after it and make it your full time job.
There are so many companies hiring that you will find one in no time.
Take some time and reflect on what you want in your next career move, get outside and go to the gym, visit with your friends and family, and if you want to start searching right away then get after it and make it your full time job.
There are so many companies hiring that you will find one in no time.
+++1000 to this, I am honestly so happy to get to look into more stable companies this time around and focus on finding one that aligns with my goals.
Thanks a bunch for the words @SilkySlim
Thanks a bunch for the words @SilkySlim
Time to get a raise. The market is hot right now
Ive been seeing that - so many open jobs right now I don't even know where to start
OH NO I WAS ALL WRONG, SAHIL WAS RIGHT. Just kidding I’m sorry y’all got laid off; plenty of jobs rn though
Let everyone know you're looking for a job. People are hiring and friends needs referrals!
Messaging my friends today was the quickest way to get referral links, thanks @looper1010
Don't feel shy. Your friends usually get a monetary bonus if the referral is a successful hire. So it's a win-win!
Don’t forget to take some time to process , and do what you need to do to be in a the right head space for when you do interview.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
need to take action on this, I kind of jumped right back into job search mode
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