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LinkedIn Post Example: Getting Laid Off
You just got laid off. Here's how to post about it in a way that gets you actual leads instead of pity likes.
Kill list violations
✕Emojis (😔 💪) — emotional performance
✕"I'm grateful for every moment" — performative gratitude
✕Generic motivational language — "Every ending is a new beginning"
✕Vague ask — "any roles in product management"
✕Hashtag stacking — #opentowork #layoffs #productmanagement #hiring
Why the good version works
The good version turns the post into a case study. Hiring managers reading it immediately understand what you did and what you're good at. The specific numbers prove your impact. The clear ask at the end makes it easy for someone to forward to the right person.
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