I experienced layoff in my company last month. I started applying to other companies but have no offers at the moment. Any advices on how to deal with this? I've some savings but my enthusiasm and positivity is decreasing day by day.

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Hey, this happened to my wife recently (2 months ago)

Only maybe useful thing I can say is that she treated applying for jobs as her “full time role”, literally the entire day (7 days a week) applying for 3 weeks straight.

Ended up with 6 different offers in less than 50 days from being laid off.

I don’t know how healthy it was, she was constantly stressed and didn’t do anything else, but it worked…

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This, when I left the military I was told finding a job is a full time job. If you arent putting the same kinds of hours to your hundreds of applications, resumes and cover letters you are short changing yourself.

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I hope it gets easier for you. But you might have to hit the target hard, what does this means? Apply 100 jobs to get 10-20 recruiter calls and eventually have 5 interview cycle. This also means that you might have to apply in crazy ratio. Even if you think you qualify for 50% of the JD then just apply. Don’t think too much.

Also try to reach out to all your family and friends without hesitation on asking for referral, you never know which one turns out to be positive.

All the best! You got it 🙌

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Thanks for this 😊

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Sorry to hear that OP. Where have you applied? What skills do you have? Many of us on Fishbowl are happy to refer folks.

DM if you see something at Deloitte US. I’d be happy to refer. Don’t lose hope, there’s something for you around the corner.

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Keep going. You’ll be fine. Everyone is dealing with end of year budgets so it’s slowing down a little, but the new year is almost here.

Remember, you’ve only been at this a month and the average is between 3-6 months. You’ll be fine. Keep at it and don’t get disheartened

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Hey join the referral bowl

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Happy to also send some reqs your way to look at if you give a little more on background and YOE.

OP - can u provide details about you? YOE, skills, etc.

Please share you workex and I would be more than happy to refer you at my company. All the best!

If you come across anything at EY feel free to DM for a referral - happy to help. The firm is hiring quite aggressively

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