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I still remember being told to dial into a conference line.

You know that kind of meeting where your spirit already knows what your calendar hasn’t confirmed yet?

I was being laid off.

The entire Talent Acquisition function was being outsourced, and suddenly I had to shift from being the recruiter to becoming the candidate.

And that moment taught me something I now teach every job seeker:

A job search should not begin with panic.
It should begin with positioning.

Before you start applying everywhere, ask yourself:

Is my resume current?
Is my LinkedIn saying what I want recruiters to see?
Do I know what kind of role actually fits this season of my life?
Am I networking with people who already know my work?
Am I chasing a paycheck or pursuing alignment?

That layoff hurt, but it also woke me up.

Sometimes the setback is not the end of your story.
It is the moment God forces you to stop moving on autopilot and start moving with strategy.

Candidates, before you mass apply this week, pause and position yourself first.

Your next move deserves more than desperation.
It deserves intention.