It seems like there is such conflicting information going on. I have two friends that both have 3 years of experience and worked at similar jobs in risk management consulting. Both got laid off and one was able to find a new job immediately while the other has not gotten an interview. What is happening out there?

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What exactly is conflicting ? You think every one must find the exact job at the exact time ?

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For some people finding job is easy others is very difficult

...Strange post

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This job market is just completely bizarre. People say they've never seen anything quite like it, and the experience of your friends, while sounding odd in normal times, fits right in. It's almost like the overused metaphor of the K-shaped economy, for some firms and individuals things are going well, while people on the downward leg are in a struggle.

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Agreed

That’s a logical fallacy. Just because one person gets hired it doesn’t automatically assume the other person should as well. I get what you’re trying to say tho. The opportunities in the market are slim. But we don’t know everyone’s circumstances to begin with. So it’s hard to judge, even with the job market being what it is today.

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Definitely

The job market is really tough right now. I have friends who are finding jobs easily, while I’ve been searching for a new role for over eight months. It seems like it’s just a really difficult time to be looking for a job.

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Exactly

Two different people who presumably applied for different jobs and have more things that distinguish them other than YOE and similar previous jobs?

Do you think when people with similar backgrounds get let go that they all should have the same experience in the open market?

Guess I’m just flustered though

Did you just graduate?

5 years

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Their resumes are different. Their network is different. They are different people altogether.

Potentially for sure

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