We don’t always think of it this way, but job searching is a skill and it gets sharper with time. Your resume is probably stronger than it was when you were first laid off, as are your interview skills. Your clarity in what you want is probably much clearer than it was on day one. Every step of the process is making you better. What do you think is your biggest improvement?

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Looking back now, I am in a much better position. Both in a mental way and just with knowing how the game works better. I would say I am a lot more confident in interviews and that is my biggest improvement. I went from not having an interview in almost 5 years to having multiple rounds in a couple months.

That is awesome! Interviewing is 100% a skill that can only improve with practice. Sounds like you are an expert now!

You are right about that. I have been looking for something new for about six months now and it has been incredibly hard and frustrating but I am also greatly improving my interview skills so I think of each interview as a learning opportunity.

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