Microsoft, Disney, the UN, and possibly more. Different sectors, same uncertainty.

And it’s not just junior staff. Senior leaders, tenured managers, and even entire departments. Gone in a single headline.

No industry is immune. So why are you still assuming you are?

This isn’t fear-mongering - it’s reality. And ignoring it won’t make it go away. Career security doesn’t come from titles, tenure, or brand names. It comes from preparation.

I once spoke to an exec who assumed he was “too senior to cut”. He had the title. The tenure. The track record. He’d been in leadership for over a decade. But when the company restructured, his high salary and role redundancy made him a target.

Seniority can be a strength. But in times of change, it can also be a risk.

Many professionals stay in the same role or company for years, believing loyalty will protect them.

And yes — that loyalty is commendable.

Too many people wait until they’re jobless, burnt out, or overlooked before they take their career seriously.

But career preparation isn’t just for people in transition. It’s for anyone who wants to stay ready for what’s next.

Because the truth is:

Opportunities rarely give you a heads up.

How many opportunities have you missed because you didn’t prepare soon enough?

Most people wait until they land the interview to start preparing. But by then, it’s already too late for some.

Competency-based interviews might sound intimidating, but they’re actually your best chance to prove you're the right fit.