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Has anyone successfully navigated an internal transfer post-layoff?

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·38d ago·2 comments

So, the recent cuts hit my old team pretty hard, and thankfully I landed on my feet elsewhere in the org. But I'm still seeing friends and former colleagues struggling. I'm curious if anyone here has gone through a similar situation and managed to snag an internal role *after* being impacted? How did you approach it? Did you leverage your network aggressively? Was HR any help? I'm in a pretty stable team now, but I feel for everyone still looking. Any advice on how to best help my network or just generally what the internal hiring landscape looks like right now would be appreciated.

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·38d ago

Yeah, I was in a similar boat last year. My advice? Don't rely on HR. They're not your advocate. Instead, focus on building relationships with managers in teams you're interested in. Reach out directly, express your interest, and highlight specific projects you admire. Networking is key, but make it genuine – offer help where you can, don't just ask for it. It's a tough market, but persistence and strategic outreach can definitely pay off. Keep pushing!

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·38d ago

Honestly, it's a bit of a lottery. Some people get lucky, others don't. HR's process is often opaque, and managers are usually looking for someone who can hit the ground running with minimal fuss. If your colleagues were in niche roles, finding an equivalent internal position might be harder. The best thing you can do is encourage them to broaden their search within the company, even if it's not their dream role initially. Sometimes a lateral move is better than no move at all.