JobSearch #LaidOff #KeepGoing
Hey everyone, I’ve recently been laid off and diving headfirst into the job search process. 🚀 It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions – the high of submitting an application, the anxiety of waiting, and the disappointment of rejection. 😔
I’ve sent out 100 applications, received 12 rejections, and experienced the dreaded ghosting after setting up interviews. 📧 It can be tough to stay motivated in the face of so much rejection, but I know I’m not alone in this struggle.
So my question is: Does it get better? I have 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, but the job hunt feels like a never-ending battle. 🤔
Here’s what I think might help us all stay positive and proactive during this challenging time:
- Networking: Reach out to connections in your industry for referrals or advice. Networking can open up new opportunities you may not have considered.
- Continuing Education: Take this time to upskill or learn new technologies to make yourself more marketable in a competitive job market.
- Self-care: Remember to take breaks, practice self-care, and stay connected with loved ones for support during this stressful process.
What do you think? How have you navigated the ups and downs of the job search after being laid off? Let’s support each other and share our insights to stay motivated and hopeful in this journey! 💪🌟
Have you tried tapping into your network? At my company most of our recent hires have been through referrals.
short answer is yes it’ll definitely get better
longer answer is nobody knows when, market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent
How long ave you been laid off and how long have you been looking?
It is a marathon and it is exhausting. I have found in my time 3 months is about the minimum amount of time from starting to look to starting a new job. It just takes time. It is exhuasting.
Also try to keep an normal routine as much as possible. That means going to bed at the exact same time as normal, get up in the morning at the same time. Have set pratice time and applying times. Make sure you try to just shut down as much as you can at the end of the day.
Now this does not mean you have to go at this like a full time job level of 40 hours a week. Just a set schedule and also take some breaks and try to take advantage of the spare time.
Tap your network and keep a pulse on if anything know of stuff that opens. I have got a former co work of mine hired where I am at. I knew they were looking and I knew we had an opening. Win win.
It does, I got let go last year and took on a lower paid and lower tech role ( got this through my network, they are awesome). Then used that to double my original salary in less than 6 months last year for my next role.
I relied on my network and responding to linked in recruiters. Be open to contract work. I prefer salaried by sometimes you need a job, contract work pays, interviews are easier (imho) and the hiring process is faster.
Also take time to heal and rest, I took a month away from everything after the layoffs. Realized I hadn’t taken a vacation in years. Appreciate the time away from work as well, you will likely miss it in your next role.
Best of luck and please update us!
It is also easier to get your next job with a current job.
No, it’ll only get worse.
Out of curiosity- what levels are you considering mid-senior?
For someone with 4 yoe I’d personally say you should be looking at L2-L3 roles. Honestly with some companies even L3 is a reach.
I am so sorry this happened to you. Just based on the info you’ve given, your numbers are too low. In the first two weeks after I had been laid off, I had sent out 2k applications. I have a family that needs food on the table, so YMMV. Also, this was early 2023, so your mileage will very likely vary towards the higher end in terms of numbers you need to succeed.
I ended up getting a job that started 6 weeks after my layoff, stemming from a recruiter who reached out shortly after I updated my skills list on my LinkedIn page (maxed that baby out).
Daily routine: vegging on my phone for hours on LinkedIn easy applying to hundreds of places. Out at dinner and check my phone? Its to mass apply.
I have no idea why I was so lucky and found a job as quickly as I did. But everything I did do certainly didn’t hurt. Good luck to you. Also, just so you know you aren’t crazy, here is some data about the number of job postings from the guberment
[https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/IHLIDXUSTPSOFTDEVE](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/IHLIDXUSTPSOFTDEVE)
When boring money gets easier so will the jobs.
It takes them about 1.5 months just to get back to ya!
Same YOE, been casually looking and initially I thought it was dead and then interview requests start to roll in. Unfortunately I had to reject most of them due to not being able to relocate. Hang in there for a bit, and re evaluate in a month or two.