I was poached, then laid off 60 days later. I was embarrassed to talk about it, but doing so helped me get my next job.

• A company poached Amanda Nielsen from her job, then let her go 60 days later.
• Nielsen took several steps to land good job leads, including her current role.
• She says posting frequently on LinkedIn helped her stay in her network.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amanda Nielsen, a partnerships manager based in Denver. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her employment history.

I have worked in partnerships marketing my whole career.