A sudden job loss turned into a quick comeback for an Indian-origin tech executive mother, after a single LinkedIn message helped her land a new role within days.Ashalesh Tilawat, who resides in Austin, Texas, recently shared his experience on X.
His post described how his mother, who had been laid off from her job just three days earlier, was able to quickly find a new opportunity because of his “connections.”
‘According to Tilawat, the transformation has been rapid. After sending just one message on LinkedIn, his mother was able to connect with the right contact. An interview was arranged for the next day, and she received a job offer shortly after.“One LinkedIn message. Interview the next day. The offer the next day.
“Your network is everything,” he wrote on X.
The story has gone viral, especially at a time when layoffs continue to affect workers across all industries, including companies like Amazon and Oracle, which have laid off thousands of employees, often without notice. The emergence of the age of artificial intelligence is also reshaping the employment landscape, changing how companies hire and manage their workforce.
Social media reactions:
With no network…..almost 70 days out of work, over 180 job applications filled out, and still out of work.
Very impressive, although I think industry level and experience are important as wellDid you know we lost relatives long ago 🙂 Kidding aside, good for her!Building relationships is what will happen in your personal and professional lifeNot everyone qualifies for an H1b visa. Some of us are just humble American citizens