Being laid off means there is a gap in career progress. During this time there are moments to reflect on the becoming of the journey.
When you carry your own water you understand the value of each drop.
Being laid off and being hired is part of a career journey. However, there is a difference between someone who has experienced the process and the one who hasn’t. Here are reasons why you should consider hiring a laid off worker.
Gained exposure
Systems exposure- every business has different ways of getting things done and that is the core of building the business culture. Having experienced all the different cultures is a great resource on its own. They are in a position to bring in different aspects of their experience to your business.
Time to reflect on shortcomings
Being laid off means there is a gap in career progress. During this time there are moments to reflect on the becoming of the journey. What this gap time does is build hunger and zeal for the career. The energy that builds up from this duration is a boost that will definitely improve your business.
Flexxibility
When you look at the C.V of someone who has been laid off you’ll be able to see the different companies where they served. They have worked in different systems which made them flexible. Even though the previous roles won’t match what you are hiring for, the candidate is more likely to adapt to your systems and perform well.
Relevant experience
Career building is linear. That means that there is a lot of industry experience and understanding. Growing a business for decision makers is a consistent call to innovation and creativity, with a pool of experienced team players it is easy to add value to your products and services. These perspectives of the industry should be part of the interview questions.
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