The Layoff Podcast

The Layoff Podcast host, Marissa Alonzo-Ackerman, signs off one last time. The Layoff Podcast was intended to be a platform that supported a collaborative space between jobseekers, companies, and recruiters. The Layoff Podcast followed the stories of jobseekers impacted by layoffs, their journey to find their next chapter, and more. The Layoff Podcast was the only platform dedicated to sharing stories and was met with heavy criticism for sharing the reality of layoff impacts to workers across the globe. Here are the ending statistics regarding layoffs in 2023: https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/4/tech-layoffs-2023-list/ Layoffs are 50% higher than 2022 with over 240,000 reported jobs lost and climbing (Big Tech) https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/02/07/layoffs-are-harming-the-mental-health-of-workers-making-them-feel-vulnerable-and-disposable/?sh=58238c58667e Layoffs are harming the mental health of workers (since 2022) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/corporate-america-focuses-on-cost-cuts-and-layoffs-not-growth?embedded-checkout=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKD1iRvsjHA Layoffs are intended to harm the economy and billionaires are intentional about RIF.

Daniel Lipson is a bay area-based marketing manager and creative product storyteller - constantly exploring, researching, and revising. On this week’s episode Daniel chats with our host about the great Chat GPT debate amongst creatives, the importance of showcasing your work outside of your resume, and how he’s leveraging conferences in his job search.  To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Daniel Lipson Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

Today’s episode is a little different as our guest isn’t currently #opentowork. Faith Saenz is the founder of NeuroTalent Consulting, is an autistic-led company whose mission is to bridge the gap in communication between neurotypical hiring teams, and autistic talent.  Faith spent some time with our host Marissa to discuss how her time at twitter (and eventual layoff) lead to the creation of her business, why DEI is so important to businesses, and how you can be a better ally to disabled workers and job seekers.   Things Mentioned: NueroTalent Consulting - https://www.neurotalentconsulting.com Irene Henricksen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenehenriksen0/ Burnett Grant - https://www.linkedin.com/in/burnettgrant/ Bernard Grant - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardgrant/ Article - Tim Gurner apologizes over call for more unemployment to fix worker attitudes - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66803279 To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Faith Saenz Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

Terri Lies is a highly energetic and influential Talent Leader with a robust track record of measurable accomplishments. Based in Detroit, Michigan, she has a great reputation in the Talent Acquisition/Management/Recruiting and HR space. While Terri is currently #opentowork in this episode her and host Marissa focus on the current market and hiring process. With over a decade in the recruiting industry, and experience on both sides of the table, she breaks down expectations and actionable insights for both companies and job seekers.  Things Mentioned: Win Every Interview - https://wineveryinterview.com/ To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Terri Lies Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

Marie Casey is a Boston based professional who specializes in transforming operations that enable efficiency and growth by building solid business solutions based on lean methodologies and engineering principles. In this episode Marie talks to Marissa about the big differences between her 2001 layoff and now, how to be intentional when building and nurturing professional relationships, and her opinions on the hiring process as a professional who improves processes for a living.  To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Marie Casey Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

We’re back for season two and we’re kicking things off with another job seeker! Caleb Rule is a Georgia based marketer that has helped companies drive millions in revenue, He has over a decade of experience in marketing and recently served as the Director of Marketing for a management consulting group.  In this episode Caleb Joins our host, Marissa, to discuss how your career may require a title step back in order to move forward, some of the warning signs he saw before being laid off (and looking back what he would have done differently), and why you might prefer taking a full-time role over growing a side hustle into your main job.  Things Mentioned: The Silent Depression - https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Depression-Twenty-Five-Squeeze-Decline/dp/0393312828#:~:text=When%20several%20key%20economic%20indicators,will%20help%20speed%20the%20economy%27s Stratego Game  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratego 7 Wonders Duel Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel Win Every Interview - https://wineveryinterview.com/ To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Caleb Rule Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

It’s the end of season one of The Layoff podcast, and we celebrated with our first in studio episode! Marissa sat down with our editor to discuss the current state of the market, the “September Surge”, and several free resources to assist you in your job search.  Don’t worry – we’re already recording episodes for season 2 and will be back on the air soon. We can’t thank you enough for all of your support in season one and are looking forward to serving this incredible community next season.  State of market sources https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/economy/july-jobs-report-final/index.html https://careercloud.com/current-state-of-the-job-market/#:~:text=The%20labor%20force%20participation%20rate%20ticked%20up%20to%2062.8%25%20after,point%20to%203.8%25%20in%20July. https://apnews.com/article/unemployment-jobs-labor-economy-layoffs-f69a8feeff8611766588eef2d51f29bb September surge sources https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-september-surge-ayanna-e-jackson/ https://news.yahoo.com/black-women-ahead-september-surge-173000490.html https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/september-surge-tips-37299879 Content Creators: Cinneah El-Amin with Flynanced LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinneahelamin/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fly.nanced/ Christian Lovell with Careers by Chris Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/careersbychris/ Tori Dunlap with Herfirst100k LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/toridunlap/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/ Julie Harris with Stilbe LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-a-harris/ Stilbe - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stilbe/ Faith Saenz LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-saenz-5559a386/ NeuroTalent Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/neurotalent-consulting/ Alan Stein LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Kadima Careers - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kadimacareers/ Sara Flip LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahflip/ Win Every Interview - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wineveryinterview/ Dan Goodman LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-goodman2001/ TruCommish - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trucommish/ To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

We have a special episode today with the co-founder of Evolve HR Solutions – Jeff Lupinacci! Jeff is a seasoned recruiter and HR professional who joined Marissa to discuss some tips and tricks to help job seekers land a role in this tough market.  They’ll cover things like narrowing down job titles for a wider selection of roles, answering tough questions on job applications, and navigating the LinkedIn algorithm.  To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Jeff Lupinacci Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

Caterina Torres is a California based PLG Process, Systems, and Data SME. We loved chatting with Caterina for this episode! Unfortunately, this is not her first layoff however we loved her great attitude and valuable insight as someone who has been through this before and landed a job on the other side. Listen in as we discuss some of Caterina’s tips and tricks for job hunting, how she’s applying her data analytics skills to her job search, and how she’s focusing on building her network as she searches for her next role.  To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Caterina Torres Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4

Smita Philip is a California based recruiter with almost a decade of experience in efficiently placing candidates in Engineering, Enterprise, Localization, Education, Logistics, Ecommerce, and Healthcare roles. Her experience has given her the ability to identify top talent and understand the unique requirements of different business functions. Listen in as Marissa and Smita discuss the lack of clarity from hiring managers, the art of recruiting, and the massive gap in salaries and benefits that job hunters are navigating.   To connect with our guest for an opportunity or to apply to be featured on the show visit us at www.thelayoffpod.com.  To support the show you can follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also leave us a review and subscribe to the show, so you never miss an episode.  Host: Marissa Alonzo Ackerman Guest: Smita Philip Producer: Abel Ozuna Editor: Lauren Lynch Music: Miami Sunset by JAK  https://soundcloud.com/arkadenmusicof...  Support by RFM - NCM: https://rb.gy/zltc4