Career Tips: Want to save your job from layoffs? Then start doing these 5 things today..

5 Ways to Avoid Layoffs: Layoffs have become commonplace in the tech industry. After tech companies like TCS, Apple, and HP, now Swiss investment bank UBS is preparing to lay off 10,000 people. Amazon had already laid off 14,000 employees in October. In this situation, saving your job has become the biggest challenge. If you want to save your job during this period of layoffs, you need to take necessary steps starting today. The five points mentioned here can prove crucial in saving your job.

Mid-Level Employees are Becoming Easy Targets

According to the layoffs.fyi report, 120,000 employees have already been laid off in 2025 alone. Whether it's Artificial Intelligence (AI) or company losses, the jobs of mid-level employees are most at risk during this period of layoffs. This is because training freshers is less expensive, while senior-level employees are considered essential for leadership roles. Therefore, mid-level employees fall under the purview of layoffs and are becoming easy targets. Hence, mid-level employees, in particular, need to take necessary steps to avoid layoffs.

Upskill and Reskill
To survive in the rapidly changing job market, you need to forget old skills and learn new-age skills. You will have to invest a part of your salary in learning new skills, especially those that are considered essential with the new trends. This can not only increase your market value but also make you a valuable asset.

For example, if you are a mid-career marketing professional, you should pursue certificate courses in data analytics, social media strategy, and other areas related to the industry.

Understand the Company's Business Targets as Your Own
Simply doing your job is no longer enough. You also need to take responsibility for the company's well-being. The company's business targets must now become your own targets. Your work strategy, targets, and vision should demonstrate how crucial your role is to the company. Keep track of projects and company growth. Also, keep track of your recent successes and achievements, as well as their impact on the company's success. This way, you can highlight your contributions when needed.

Be prepared for new changes.
With the advent of AI, the way we work is changing rapidly. Mid-level professionals need to adapt to these changes. To remain relevant, demonstrate that you are ready for any situation.

Don't shy away from new responsibilities; instead, take the initiative to take them on. Show enthusiasm for learning new skills. This not only increases your adaptability but also increases your chances of being considered for related roles when the time comes. Companies are now looking for people who are proactive and willing to adapt to new changes.

Become a friend of AI, not an enemy.
Instead of fearing AI, start learning about it. Master prompt engineering in content creation, AI-driven analytics in finance, AI tools in marketing... whatever is relevant to your work. Those who learn AI quickly will become the leaders of tomorrow. This not only demonstrates your commitment to growth but also your ability to be future-ready.

Learn skills that AI cannot replace.
The arrival of AI has increased the importance of smart work. You need to learn skills that AI cannot replace. You need to be creative, develop emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. For example, customer service will require empathy and personal interaction.

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