Coming up on one month of unemployment (got a LOW from a big 10 fed contractor) mid March. It’s looking more and more likely it will take me at least 3-4 months to find another good role. Is this a normal timeframe to find a new role after a layoff? Feel like every month of unemployment my candidacy strength deteriorates even more…

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Yes. My timeline:
2 weeks to set up recruiter call
1-2 weeks to set up hiring manager screen
2-4 weeks to set up loop
1 week for feedback
1 week to negotiate

So, if you find the perfect role and crush the interview, you are looking at about 10 weeks. I can tell you, I applied for tons of roles where they chose someone else or where they paused hiring or ghosted me. Overall, it took me a solid 4-5 months to get my new role that start mid may.

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Yeah very easily especially for a good role. Market is flooded with talent right now. Also, be aware of your skillset - is it in demand? If no, I’d consider lowering standards or developing your skillset to meet market demands

I would say 6-8 months to find a good job that fits. IF you just want money and are applying for whatever job maybe 3 months? But in this climate its going to be hard. Some jobs posted aren't even real jobs since the companies are still competing on the bids and may not even win, OR the job exists but then the contract gets terminated once you're onboareded or gets cancelled 2 months in. Its a shitty time right now... private sector roles maybe are more promising.

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