How to Bounce Back Faster and Smarter In An Era of Disruptions, AI, and Automation

"Bounce Back Strategy after Job Loss" is a course designed to help individuals navigate the emotional and practical challenges of transitioning from job loss to re-entering the workforce. Led by Career Coach Todd Dhillon, the course focuses on understanding and managing emotions, approaching the job market with a fresh perspective, and developing skills for securing a new job.

This lesson provides a high-level summary of the course and sets the stage for what participants will experience. It outlines the emotional and practical journey from job loss to career reinvention, combining recruiter insights, real-world strategies, and personalized support.

In this lesson, you will gain a clear understanding of how the Bounce Back Strategy after Job Loss course is structured and what you can expect from each section.
You'll learn that the course is a step-by-step roadmap designed to help you move from the emotional impact of job loss to confidently re-entering the workforce. The lesson outlines how emotional resilience, practical job search skills, and career reinvention strategies are all interconnected.
You will also understand the coach’s role in providing personalized insights, real-world tools, and ongoing motivation.

By the end of the lesson, you will feel prepared, supported, and ready to begin your career recovery journey with structure and purpose.

In this lesson, you’ll get to know your Career Coach, Todd Dhillon, and understand how his background, skills, and personal experience will directly support your journey. With over a decade of hands-on experience in recruitment and career coaching, Todd brings real-world insights, proven strategies, and personalized support to help you bounce back after job loss.
You’ll learn that this course is not just about tactics—it’s about empathy, confidence-building, and actionable steps rooted in today's fast-changing, AI-driven job market. This introduction sets the stage for a coaching relationship built on trust, clarity, and transformation.
By the end of the lesson, you’ll know you’re in the hands of a coach who understands both the challenges and the solutions—and who’s fully invested in your success.

In this lesson, you’ll begin the important emotional work of understanding and coping with the impact of job loss. You’ll learn that it’s completely normal to experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, frustration, fear, and anger.

Through personal storytelling and guidance, Coach Todd Dhillon helps normalize these feelings and shows how they can be part of a healthy healing process.

You’ll explore how to acknowledge your emotions without judgment and how to start shifting from a place of pain toward purpose and possibility.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel supported, understood, and ready to begin building a more hopeful and empowered future.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to begin healing emotionally after job loss by building daily habits that promote mental strength and positivity. You’ll discover the power of gratitude, mindfulness, physical activity, and social connection in shifting your mindset from fear and loss to hope and purpose. Through personal stories and practical tools, Coach Todd Dhillon will guide you in creating a more resilient emotional foundation. You’ll also be encouraged to explore hobbies, reflect on your purpose, and care for your well-being as part of the recovery process. By the end, you’ll understand that healing is a journey—and you have the power to take meaningful steps forward each day.

In this lesson, you’ll learn practical and immediate strategies to stabilize your situation during unemployment.
From managing your finances and staying structured to exploring consulting and flexible job options, this session offers real-world guidance to help you regain control.

You’ll also discover ways to expand your job search beyond traditional platforms and reflect on what you want—and don’t want—in your next role. With a focus on adaptability and action, you’ll gain tools to stop the financial and emotional "bleeding" while building momentum for recovery.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel more grounded, informed, and empowered to navigate unemployment with purpose.

In this lesson, you’ll begin the next phase of your journey—rebuilding your career with clarity and direction.
Now that you’ve processed the emotional impact of job loss, it’s time to focus on self-assessment, skill building, and strategic planning.

You’ll learn how to evaluate your strengths, identify skill gaps, and explore new opportunities, especially in growing or in-demand industries. This lesson introduces practical tools and learning platforms to help you upskill and stay competitive in today’s job market.

By the end, you’ll feel motivated and equipped to take intentional steps toward your professional comeback.

In this lesson, you’ll explore how to align your career comeback with the fast-growing world of AI and automation.

You’ll learn how AI is reshaping industries, how to identify in-demand skills, and how to start building a path toward a technology-forward career—even if you’re new to the field.

Through self-assessment, targeted training, and real-world project experience, you’ll begin to see how your existing strengths can translate into AI-related roles. This lesson will also guide you in crafting a narrative and resume that reflect your evolving career direction.

By the end, you’ll feel more confident and informed about how to pursue meaningful opportunities in the AI job market.

In this lesson, you’ll dive into the evolving landscape of AI and automation to understand how it’s transforming the job market—and how you can stay ahead. You’ll explore the most in-demand AI-related skills, from machine learning and NLP to data visualization and cloud platforms.

You'll also gain insight into real-world tools and technologies used in these roles. In addition, this lesson introduces high-growth careers such as machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers—along with the industries hiring for these roles.

By the end, you'll have a solid foundation of AI knowledge, and you'll know where to start if you're interested in pivoting your career toward this fast-growing field.

You’ll learn how AI is transforming major industries and discover where your skills and interests might align with these changes. You’ll explore how sectors like healthcare, finance, automotive, marketing, and manufacturing are adopting AI to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and create new job roles.

You'll also receive practical guidance on how to prepare for these emerging opportunities by gaining relevant skills, certifications, and experience. The goal is to help you identify where you can fit into the AI revolution, regardless of your previous background.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a clearer vision of how to pivot into AI-related roles in the industries that excite you most.

In this lesson, you'll start building your personalized job search strategy using my proven 10-point Action Planner, developed from a recruiter’s point of view.

You’ll learn how to craft a standout resume, write compelling cover letters, and build a powerful LinkedIn presence that gets noticed by hiring managers.

We’ll also dive into strategic networking and teach you how to create a strong 30-second elevator pitch so you're always ready for the right opportunity. Each tool is designed to help you cut through the noise, stand out in the job market, and get hired faster.

By the end of this lesson, you'll have a concrete, action-ready plan to take control of your job search.

In this follow-up lesson, you’ll complete the second half of the 10-Point Action Planner to solidify your job search strategy.

You’ll learn how to identify target employers, proactively apply for jobs with tailored resumes, and follow up effectively to stand out in the hiring process.

The lesson also emphasizes the importance of being well-prepared for interviews and maintaining a resilient, positive mindset throughout your job search.

Drawing from real recruiter experience, I’ll show you how the smallest actions—like following up—can set you apart from other applicants.

By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive job search system that you can execute with focus, confidence, and consistency.

This lesson prepares you for the interview stage of your job search, focusing on how to present yourself with confidence and clarity.

You’ll learn insider tips from a recruiter’s perspective—what employers really look for during interviews and how mindset can be just as important as skillset.

The lesson covers how to ask thoughtful questions, use industry language effectively, express genuine interest in the role, and maintain flexibility.

You’ll explore the importance of internal preparation—shaping how you see yourself so you can present your best self to hiring managers.

By the end, you’ll understand how to make a strong, authentic impression and confidently move one step closer to landing the job.

In this lesson, you will learn how to confidently prepare for and respond to the most commonly asked interview questions, using proven techniques from a recruiter's point of view.

You'll gain clarity on how to craft a compelling and concise answer to the essential and in most cases the number #1 question asked in any Interview, “Tell me about yourself,” ensuring it aligns with the job your applying for. You will also learn how to identify and express your top strengths in a way that resonates with hiring managers and reflects the job requirements.

It emphasizes the importance of aligning answers with the job description and employer expectations. You will walk away with a framework to practice your answers, improve delivery, and increase your interview confidence.

By internalizing these strategies, you'll l be better equipped to make a positive impression in real interviews and stand out as strong, prepared candidates.

In this lesson, you will gain practical strategies to confidently answer behavioral and salary-related interview questions—two of the most critical areas where candidates often stumble.

You will learn how to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to craft compelling stories that demonstrate your past success and problem-solving ability. By practicing this method, you will be able to give structured, concise, and powerful responses to questions that begin with “Tell me about a time when…”

The lesson also dives into the best ways to handle salary related questions—without underselling yourself or giving away too much too early. you will learn how to research salary benchmarks, frame salary expectations as a range, and turn the question back to the employer when appropriate.

This will help you navigate sensitive compensation conversations with professionalism and confidence.

By the end, you will be equipped to demonstrate your value clearly and negotiate smartly—crucial skills in a competitive job market.

In this lesson, you will learn how to confidently respond to some of the toughest interview questions. You’ll discover how to craft compelling answers to questions like, “Why should we hire you?”, “Why do you want to work here?”, and “Why did you leave your last job?”

You will gain insights into how to position your skills and past achievements in a way that shows you are the best fit for the job.

You’ll also learn how to connect your previous experiences to the company’s needs, demonstrating that you understand their challenges and can solve their problems.

By doing thorough research on the job description and company, you’ll be able to align your strengths with the organization’s goals, which is crucial for making a lasting impression.

Moreover, you will learn how to respond to questions about job departures, ensuring you frame your reasons in a positive light, even when discussing layoffs or resignations.

Finally, we’ll guide you through the process of selling yourself effectively in the interview, showcasing your value while staying genuine and confident.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready to tackle these common but challenging questions with poise and precision, setting yourself up for success in your next interview.

In this final interview lesson, you’ll learn how to leave a powerful and memorable impression on your interviewer—one that can make all the difference in whether or not you receive a job offer.

You’ll gain insight into how to confidently respond when asked, “Do you have any questions for us?”—a critical moment many candidates mishandle.

You’ll learn the kinds of questions that demonstrate your genuine interest in the role and help you evaluate whether the company is the right fit for you.

We’ll also show you how to research the company beforehand and use that knowledge to ask strategic, meaningful questions that spark thoughtful discussion.

You’ll explore how to use the end of the interview to reinforce your value and enthusiasm for the position. In addition, you’ll discover how to deliver a confident, well-structured 30-second elevator pitch—a professional introduction that summarizes your experience, skills, and goals in a compelling way.

This lesson will help you sharpen your interview presence, show up prepared and professional, and finish strong with confidence.

You'll be equipped to take control of the closing moments of any interview—and turn them into a winning advantage.

In closing , you’ll reflect on everything you’ve learned and gain powerful motivation to move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn how to manage emotional burnout, maintain your well-being, and stay focused on the future. We’ll discuss why self-care, positive mindset, and resilience are essential to long-term success—especially during a challenging job search.

You’ll be encouraged to trust the process, stay hopeful, and surround yourself with positivity. This final message will leave you with encouragement, purpose, and a reminder that every setback can lead to a stronger comeback.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away reminded that you're not alone—your journey forward has just begun.