Get Hired with Andrew Seaman
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Here's How to Navigate a Government Layoff
24 minutes Posted May 12, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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In this bonus episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by career strategist Arianny Mercedes to answer your questions about navigating layoffs in the federal government. They offer tips on revamping your resume for the private sector, finding mission-driven work outside of government and future-proofing your career in the age of AI.
Key Topics:
Discussing your layoff in a job interview without getting political
Reframing your federal experience as a competitive advantage 
Translating your skills and past job titles for private-sector roles
The 3 things every professional should be doing for career longevity
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