I was laid off in Dec. Have been aggressively applying and interviewing everywhere and no offers. I’m losing hope and becoming depressed (if I’m not already).

I don’t know what to do. Besides cry

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I'm sorry OP! Just know it isn't usually that easy to find another job, it's not something wrong with you. The average is 3-6 months to find a new job. My husband got laid off in November 2020 and it took him almost 6 months to find a new job. You also want it to be the right job and not just anything.

I was at PwC last year and remember them doing a bunch of layoffs in 2020 despite saying they did "no layoffs". Hopefully you got severance.

Happy to provide a referral to any open roles that interest you at KPMG.

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Sorry you had to go through that. Are you exclusively looking at remote jobs only?

What rank were you and yoe. I’m hiring for my team. Dm me

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I was a senior associate. Can you send me a message I’m out of message request for the week. What are you hiring for on your team?

Also try reaching out to former coworkers, colleagues, and friends so that they can keep an eye out for anything from their companies that will fit you as well. From my recruiting experience, I have noticed that connection also plays a big role. You can be the best interviewee sometime, but the company would still hire someone else because that person knows of someone in the company. Also make sure to take care of your mental and physical health, especially now. It’s not easy, but treat this as a mini break or vacation, stop and smell the roses, and take it day-by-day. Sending good energy your way 🙏🏼

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Thank you so much! I go to the gym every morning just to at least try to set myself up for success for the day even though I usually end up crying by the end of the day but at least I’m going to the gym. And I’m actually getting back into therapy starting tomorrow which I’m really excited about because God knows I need it. Not because of the job loss but I had family trauma I was dealing with before the job losses just made it worse

I’ll refer you if you want to work for Accenture

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Thank you! Do you want to send me a message with your email?

It will take an average of 3-6 months to find a next role. Market is relatively good in comparison to 2020. Leverage your network and professional connections. Do not take things too seriouly.. Enjoy some downtime. I am sure you will come out fine on the other end.

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PwC, I’m really sorry to hear that. Remember that you have unique skills and capabilities a company needs. I’m sure you’re talented and bright. Know that, believe that and have confidence through the process. Study and testify your interview tactics. Identify areas of growth and be flexible in changing and improvement what “works”

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What group in pwc did you laid off?

IFS (now business services)

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Do you think you have been selective with applying? Or you’re not being selective and still no offers? Are you getting interviews?

Nothing comes easy! You’ve got this 💘

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Sorry to hear that. What was your functional specialty within IFS?

What did you do within IFS? Wonder if we have anything here that you could try?

Can you send me a direct message and let’s discuss? I’d be happy to share my Rosemount tell you about my background

Keep your head up. Praying that a great opportunity comes soon for you!

Hi Op,
Sorry for your loss. If you were Director , it may take about 5-6 months to get a job.

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