Forbes suggests 4 steps to take to protect your career amid layoff scare

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By Tisha Jacob Published Mar 11, 2025 Hindustan Times Education

Working professionals must be aware of the layoffs being announced by various firms across the globe

At a time when there is a layoff scare looming large, every working individual would be puzzled about the next step to take

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Here are 4 steps that Forbes suggests individuals need to take to protect their career amid a layoff scare

Decide what you want: Professionals need to decide and make a choice about their next step in their career as a part of a comprehensive what-if planning

Create a transition plan: Professionals need to create a comprehensive FAQ manual to guide their successor through the role, if they were to leave their job. Also ensure you have the contact information of colleagues you would like to stay in touch with

Confirm what you and your manager will say about your departure: You want your reason to depart from the firm to match in case prospective employers call your manager for a professional reference

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Get started before your competition: If extensive layoffs across firms occur, there would be many employees looking for jobs and it would be wise to start looking before your competition heats up

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