Recovering from a Job Loss in Technology
1h 6mIntermediate2020-08-03
Authors

Jonathan Fernandes
Consultant focusing on data science, AI, and big data
Course details
Bouncing back after a job loss can feel like both a professional and personal challenge. This course was designed to help you regain your footing. Join instructor Jonathan Fernandes as he provides guidance and actionable steps you can take to regain employment in the tech industry. Jonathan delves into popular industry topics such as multicloud and automation, providing strategies for assessing these and other key trends. He covers career options to consider, from staying in the same role to transitioning to a new career in tech. Plus, he shares steps you can take to land a job that better aligns with your professional goals—and look after your physical and mental health until that next job offer arrives.
Skills covered
Tech Career SkillsCareer ManagementCareer DevelopmentCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Job loss in technology
- 02 - It's just business
1. Industry Trends
- 03 - Overview and resources
- 04 - Multicloud
- 05 - Software architecture and development
- 06 - Automation
- 07 - Update your technology radar
2. Career Options
- 08 - Stay in the same career or role
- 09 - Transition to a new career in technology
- 10 - Transition to a new career - An example
- 11 - Transitioning to a new career - My experience
- 12 - Freelancing
- 13 - A side hustle
3. Moving Forward
- 14 - Set goals and create a plan
- 15 - Routine, mental health, and exercise
- 16 - Your LinkedIn profile
- 17 - Looking for jobs online
- 18 - Looking for jobs via your network
Conclusion
- 19 - Preparing for next time