Given that 100,000+ people have been laid off from their tech jobs in the past year, there’s a good chance you have a friend or two navigating a layoff. If you’re looking for a way to help your friends during these unplanned transition periods, we’re here to help you help them.

OwnTrail is here to help you help your network with these shareable resources and tips on reaching out.

These are resources that you can share with your friends navigating layoffs and job changes. Because even helpers can use a little help!

6 months free of OwnTrail membership with code NEWSTART

How it helps: OwnTrail membership gives people the tools and connections they need to achieve their next milestone. With unlimited Help Beacons, connections and views into inspiring journeys, it’s a great place to reflect on where you’ve been and plan for where you’re going.

Recommended resources

✅ 6 things to do during a career change (shareable image below)

🔗 Build Your Foundation, QXR and other career resources (downloadable resources)

🔗 Charting Your Path Forward After Layoffs (podcast)

🔗 Mega roundup of resources from career coach Arissan Nicole (list)

📋 Hire Community (list for community pros open to work)

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Sharing Template

Use this sample message as is to share the above with your network or a specific person, or use it as a jumping-off point for something in your voice.

Email

I wanted to share a resource with you that I think could be really useful during this transition. OwnTrail is a social timeline for your life, where you can own your story and work towards your next milestone. They gave me a code for 6 months of free membership to share with you. Just go to https://owntrail.com/membership and enter promo code NEWSTART to tap into this powerful platform and supportive community.

They’re also hosting a journey mapping workshop for people navigating a career change and some other events you might be interested in. More info here.

And check out this article and corresponding checklist with some great tips for what to do after being laid off.

I’m here for you, and know you have even better opportunities ahead.

Social media

To my friends that have been laid off, I recommend signing up for @OwnTrail to own your story & work towards your next milestones.

Use the code NEWSTART for 6 months of free membership, and save this checklist as a reminder of what to do next. https://owntrail.com

Here are images you are welcome to use in your social posts

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