Elaine Varelas, a career guidance expert, is providing support to a federal worker who lost their job at USAID after nearly 10 years. The worker is now seeking opportunities in philanthropy, private foundations, academia, and other sectors to utilize their skills and experience. Varelas emphasizes the importance of generosity and support from the community to help those affected by mass job cuts transition successfully to the private sector. She recommends utilizing resources such as recruiting firms specializing in the nonprofit sector, job boards, and networking opportunities. Varelas also encourages job seekers to highlight transferable skills and stay active on platforms like LinkedIn for job opportunities and support during the transition period. Additionally, she calls on individuals who have not been impacted by job cuts to offer support, such as career advice, networking connections, or free services, to help those in need. This period of transition for government workers impacted by job cuts requires a sense of community and generosity to navigate successfully.
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