I was rif'd after 20 years of service and now I'm lost on what to do next and how to translate the skills and experience I have gained here into another role as what we do here is very specific to this industry. Heck I don't even know what other companies to apply for ( I want out of managed care). Where is everyone finding work? Also any advice on how to determine your next move as a middle aged person. Looking to make at least $35/hr
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Placement services aka head hunters are a great resource to help you find a new job, in a new sector. And I haven't found a job yet, but I'm less than 30 days in to being Rif'd.
IPA’s and hospitals. Hospitals usually pay more anyway. Good luck.
You might have to accept less than what you are wanting, but maybe not, as we aren’t sure of your title, experience, or education.
I left without a backup plan because I couldn’t deal with the toxicity. I had no problem finding a new job making more than I made at Elevance.
A recruiter for an opportunity I did not get rewrote my resume about six months ago. It was very detailed and as someone else already replied, it showed my impact not my skills. It did not have the years I graduated from college on it and it only showcased my work that was relevant over the past 15 years.
You are going to be ok, I was in a panic after my last day because I needed my paycheck, but my mental health was more important. I got my job via a recruiter on LinkedIn reaching out to me and I am also in your age range and I got my job during the holidays, I started 2 weeks ago.
Try not to listen to the noise about ageism, that LinkedIn is a waste of time, your resume has to be this or that. It will only bring you down and make you feel bad or insecure. Your opportunity is out there and your job right now is to find it and don’t sell yourself short. I am one of the older people at my new job but the reason they hired me was my experience, which took some years to accrue.
Take advantage of any career services Elevance is offering you and focus on you and getting yourself in the best place during your 30 day work down period. I have a feeling you are going to be just fine in the end.
We are in a tough spot. Financial is laying off and sending jobs offshore. Hospitals are hiring medical folks.
Did they offer you the placement company services? I was RIFd a few years ago and decided to use that service since they were paying for it. It was good actually, not in helping find a job in any way, but, really getting the resume up to speed in the current market.
But what I can tell you is simple - figure out what you want to do. Find a job you want to apply for. Make sure what they're asking in that job description is reflected in your resume (key words, skills, etc.) Then, ensure you have quantitative data - "led team to 20% yoy growth..." etc. Think more impact than responsibility.
It worked for me and I landed a lot of interviews. I still use that format -- but lately getting zero interviews. However, the market is picking up now and will be in 2025.
One last thing - most wait until January to start aggressively looking/applying. Use this time of year to apply and have a higher chance of getting noticed.
Try financial institutions or companies in similar industries. Hospitals, government, Banks…