Thread regarding ViacomCBS layoffs

Promotion went on hold a week before official announcements. How to represent when looking in market?

Are there any recommendations for people that are searching on how to showcase their development into the next level without the official title?

Some of us were supposed to get promoted this summer and i remember hearing the news about promotions going on hold - a week before it was meant to be official.

Now with layoff's - How can this career progress be showcased on Linkedin or on resume and in the market space or in an interview. what are some ways to address this in an interview? I feel terrible that all the hard work poured into delivering commitments with intention to grow and focus on career seem to put me back on square one .

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what an eye opener! My management said direct reporting manager cannot vouch for the promotion they submitted when time comes because it never was official in the system. If references are needed around it, the potential employer can reach out to Paramount.

Feel like these kinda of leaders are the worst. This direct reporting manager gave me a verbal carrot to give hope before big events like superbowl and when its time to show up or walk the talk, they don't stay true to their word. Exploitation & toxicity is the word that comes to mind. When this layoff event is done, either i am out or they are let go. Hope Karma speaks louder for this person - zero empathy or emotional intelligence. Don't want to deal with this type of management/leader anymore.

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Is your promotion on hold indefinitely? If you’re not sure, it might be worth having your management team reach out to HR confirm if it may be pushed to a later date this year.

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I understand and have been through similar and I am under titled. I have the skills and background of a different title than I have here. On LinkedIn my title is what it has been at past jobs and the title I would accept moving forward. Apply for jobs from who you are, not from whatever your last title was. Use the title you'd say you were as a contractor. Your resume, skills, and experience should be evidence enough of who you are. You can note in a cover letter what happened if you feel it necessary. And also ask your boss for a reference and if they'd back you up (I'd assume so if you were about to get one). I am sorry you are going through that, I know it is frustrating.

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Does it require alignment with HR partners and your direct reporting manager? What if one had multiple bosses because of organizational changes in the past year.

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I have a direct report that was supposed to be promoted. I told him that if the worst happens, he can put that new title on his resume and Linkedin and I will support it in terms of references. Have a conversation with your manager to see if they will do the same.

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