☮ ♥ ♬ 🧑💻<p>“These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.</p><p>I know these types of tools engender strong <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/feelings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>feelings</span></a> in people, but I’d be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/LLM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LLM</span></a> <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/AITools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AITools</span></a> (like <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/ChatGPT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ChatGPT</span></a> or <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/Copilot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Copilot</span></a>) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.</p><p>Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you’re feeling overwhelmed:</p><p>Career Planning Prompts:</p><p>“Act as a <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/career" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>career</span></a> coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/GameIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GameIndustry</span></a>. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/BurningOut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BurningOut</span></a>.”</p><p>“What kinds of <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/GameIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GameIndustry</span></a> jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”</p><p>Resume & <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/Linkedin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Linkedin</span></a> Help</p><p>“Here’s my current <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/resume" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>resume</span></a>. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”</p><p>“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”</p><p>“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”</p><p>Networking & Outreach</p><p>“Draft a friendly message I can send to old <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/coworkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>coworkers</span></a> letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”</p><p>“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/JobPosting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>JobPosting</span></a>.”</p><p>Emotional Clarity & Confidence</p><p>“I’m struggling with <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/ImposterSyndrome" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ImposterSyndrome</span></a> after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”</p><p>No Al tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.</p><p>If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.</p><p>Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.” — <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/MattTurnbull" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MattTurnbull</span></a> from <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/Microsoft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Microsoft</span></a> (Xbox Game Studios)</p><p><a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/WhiteCollar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WhiteCollar</span></a> <<a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/698468/xbox-exec-reccommends-ai-to-laid-off-staff" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theverge.com/news/698468/xbox-</span><span class="invisible">exec-reccommends-ai-to-laid-off-staff</span></a>></p>