Currently struggling to sleep because I’m constantly worrying about my job search. I’m being laid off in a few weeks time and I’ve managed to make no progress at all in securing another job. I don’t know what else I can do

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Certain things you can do: (1) give yourself some grace and be kind to yourself as you are not alone in this stage of your career journey (2) to make you feel a bit better, there are a lot of smart folks in the same boat as you and facing the brunt of current market conditions (3) brush up your resume according to current trends, work towards up-skilling missing traits in this downtime (4) do not stop networking with people or recruiters you know who can really help (5) meditation and brisk walking can release your anxiety and depressed feelings..take advantage of nature around you and spend time with people who makes you happy (6) say one thing to yourself every morning that you are all worth it and you can do it. Just worrying will make things worse so start being positive and do not give up.

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I've been there and understand the feeling. Whether you are a person of faith or not RSM gave some great practical advice for mitigating the stress and anxiety. I would add that as much as it may hurt at first to acknowledge there is always an element of this that is out of your control. When I came to terms with that it was actually freeing and eased the pressure. I did what I can do and found peace about the things that I cannot control.

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At least you know it's gonna happen, as opposed to "You're fired - clean out your desk."

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As a last resort AWM tax and AWM SALT tax are usually hiring as it is a huge endless grind. AWM is asset wealth management. So it’s partnership tax compliance. Would not recommend long term but you can grind out a couple years and put it on your resume.

Another option is go back to school get a degree in something you want to do vs you have to do. So instead of a layoff it looks like you decided to get an advanced degree.

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Any jobs on Rubrik and commvault

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I would talk to everyone you know, regardless of the industry and try to see if they know of any job opportunities at their company. The best way to get into a company sometimes is a referral. more companies are using AI to screen resumes so that can be a challenge. Work connections.

Talk to anyone and everyone and ask for a referral! It’s the only way people are really getting hired right now

Make sure you write a cover letter with each application and make sure the important buzz words are in the cover letter that align with the job description.

That way the AI rediculous robot sees a match so a human can receive your candidacy.

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