Was laid off almost a month ago. Keep getting to first round calls for new jobs and it always feels like it goes so well but then I get ghosted. Feeling a little bummed.

Any advice?

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It’s not you, it’s them. Keep at it. I was in the same boat. On to the next one, you’ll get it!

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Hang in there. Took me almost 2 months to find something and it’s really easy to get discouraged. Just keep hunting down leads and doing your best at interviews, something will come.

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Only has to work out once

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Put them on the back foot, interrogate their needs and challenges, tell them how you can help them, ask if there’s any weakness in what they’ve read/heard you can address. Push for a second date and a meet.

Often, folk use the time to talk about themselves... turn the tables. It stands you out.

Don’t carry on doing the same thing if you are failing.

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Few years ago I was in the same boat. so I do know how shit is. But I can tell you based on my case You gotta do what you usually do. Rest of time? Do work out! Then you’ll get it!

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I’m in the same boat right now. I’ve talked to 13 recruiters on the phone and haven’t been invited in once for a 2nd round. I generally feel like the calls go well, too.

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