As one of the highly talented people caught up in these layoffs, how can we find a productive way to help each other? The one thing that impressed me so much over the years is how many smart people were working for the company.
Could we start a Linked In networking group?
Of course you can rally the troops ... and that is a BRILLIANT idea, Anonymous.
I've been helping people get hired for 21 years, and networking is the VERY BEST way to go about it. Start with people who know how good you are (current and former coworkers). Ask them to introduce you to others. Not only can you help each other ... but if you do it right, you will draw in former Thomson Reuters employees who have landed at new companies ... and they will go out of their way to help you.
When you network your way in to an opportunity, you will get hired 55% faster than if you apply online (iCIMS report).
When you get an interview by referral, you have a 92% chance of getting hired! (SilkRoad Technology study of 13 million applications + 300,000 hires)
When you apply online, you have a 12% chance of getting hired (same study - 13million applications)
If you're in the Eagan MN office, come join the free weekly job club I started 10 years ago. We've delivered over 14,000 smiles to folks in transition, have over 1700 active alumni (many of them former Thomson folks), all willing and able to help you find your next great adventure. Details here about the Easter Job Transitions Group: https://easter.org/wordpress/?page_id=5728
If you like online learning, I can help. Check out my free videos + tools at my company website: www.arbez.com
If you want more help, we've got it for you at www.arbez.com. My entire Job Hunt Toolkit right there. Or, if you're interested in consulting, we can help you do that, too (course right there under consulting section).
You can do this! The entire world knows that Thomson hires top-notch employees. Remember that. Having the Thomson logo on your LinkedIn profile will open doors you never knew were out there.
Catherine Byers Breet
Chief Stripe Changer - ARBEZ
Maybe after 30 weeks is over!