{"id":11334,"date":"2025-09-06T08:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobprofile.ch\/?p=11334"},"modified":"2025-09-06T08:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T06:20:34","slug":"late-career-pivot-or-post-layoff-comeback-at-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobprofile.ch\/en\/late-career-pivot-or-post-layoff-comeback-at-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Late-career pivot or post-layoff comeback at 50+"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_margin=”50″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1753087088661{margin-top: 50px !important;}”]\n

Why a second article about this topic?
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The first version focused on executives who <\/span>choose<\/span><\/i> to reinvent themselves. Many readers wrote back saying, \u201cNice\u2014but what if the pivot is forced on me by a lay-off at 50?\u201d Fair point. <\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024 the number of registered unemployed aged 50-64 jumped <\/span>19 % year-on-year<\/b>\u00a0 and SECO openly warns that \u201colder job-seekers face a higher risk of long-term unemployment<\/a> after dismissal\u201d. Swissinfo\u2019s 2 024 survey of 2 738 redundancies echoes it: workers over 50 take longer to land again than any other cohort .<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s broaden the lens: whether you\u2019re <\/span>voluntarily<\/span><\/i> changing lanes or <\/span>suddenly<\/span><\/i> in transition, the field-tested tactics below still work\u2014provided you get the <\/span>mindset<\/b> piece right.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1753087407498{margin-top: 50px !important;}”]\n

1. Reset the clock in the first 14 days after a lay-off<\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day<\/b><\/td>\nNon-negotiable action<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1\u20132<\/span><\/td>\nDigest and disclose<\/b>. Tell your inner circle the facts <\/span>without<\/span><\/i> indignation; secrecy kills referrals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3\u20135<\/span><\/td>\nCollect proof-points<\/b> from ex-colleagues while goodwill is fresh\u2014KPIs, testimonials, audit letters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6\u201310<\/span><\/td>\nRebuild routine<\/b>: 08:00\u201312:00 job search, 13:30\u201315:00 learning sprint, 15:00\u201317:00 networking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11\u201314<\/span><\/td>\nDraft your elevator pitch<\/b> (see Section 2) and ship first ten \u201cI\u2019m available\u201d messages. <\/span>Treat the process like a regulatory remediation project: scope, resources, milestones, weekly stand-up.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1753086432637{margin-top: 50px !important;}”]\n

2. Elevator pitch\u2014own your age, show your speed<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Past \u2192 Future<\/b>
    \n<\/b>\u201c25 years running audit-ready finance for FMCG multinationals; now targeting Head of Controlling roles in biotech scale-ups.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Proof-points<\/b>
    \n<\/b>\u2022 Cut closing cycle from 8 \u2192 3 days (Vevey)<\/span>
    \n<\/span>\u2022 Led SAP S\/4 migration for 6 legal entities<\/span>
    \n<\/span>\u2022 Currently finishing CAS in Biotech Management (HEC Lausanne)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ask<\/b>
    \n<\/b>\u201cI\u2019m looking for a Controlling lead post in Romandie; any introductions inside Debiopharm or Ferring appreciated.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1753086482363{margin-top: 50px !important;}”]\n

    3. Multiply contacts by 10\u2014yes, literally
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    Use Grant Cardone\u2019s 10X rule on <\/span>every<\/span><\/i> vector:<\/span><\/p>\n