{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From tech layoff to leadership (Cara Lam)","description":"Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Get 20% off courses and workshops at UX Content Collective. Just use the code PODCAST20 at checkout.  From layoff to leadership: How Cara Lam rebuilt her career Getting laid off is tough\u2014but for content designers on work visas, it can feel like everything is on the line. When Cara Lam lost her job at Instagram during the wave of tech layoffs, she had just 60 days to figure out her next move or leave the country. What followed was a relentless job search, rejections, and a journey of self-discovery. In this episode, Cara shares how she bounced back, the lessons she learned from her time at Meta, Venmo, NBC Universal, and Silicon Valley Bank, and why content designers need to embrace strategy, research, and resilience to stand out in today\u2019s job market. If you've ever struggled with layoffs, job hunting, or making your content career more sustainable, this conversation is packed with real talk, tactical advice, and industry insights you won\u2019t want to miss.  What we talked about: \u2705 How Cara moved across Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the US\u2014and stumbled into content design \u2705 What it\u2019s really like working at Instagram\/Meta as a content designer \u2705 The hackathon project that could have changed Instagram Stories forever \u2705 How financial UX writing is different from other industries\u2014and why it matters \u2705 What it feels like to get laid off at a big tech company \u2705 Job hunting after a layoff\u2014how to survive endless rejections \u2705 The power of referrals, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic networking \u2705 How contract work helped Cara get back into the industry \u2705 Interviewing like a pro\u2014portfolio tips that helped her land a job \u2705 Why every content designer should think like a business strategist  Notable quotes: \ud83d\udcac &quot;Your job can be taken away, but your skills and passion can\u2019t.&quot; \u2014 Cara Lam \ud83d\udcac &quot;If you want to get hired, show that you understand how content affects business outcomes.&quot; \u2014 Cara Lam  Where to find Cara: \ud83d\udd17 LinkedIn \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: @thecaraadventures Enjoying the podcast? \ud83d\udc49 Leave a review and share this episode with your network! Get 20% off UX Content Collective courses with code PODCAST20. ","author_name":"Writers of Silicon Valley","author_url":"http:\/\/www.writersofsiliconvalley.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35252205\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184482675"}