Let’s get one thing straight right now: Recruiters are not sitting around judging you for being laid off. I’ve spent over 20 years in Human Resources—reviewing resumes, sitting in hiring meetings, advising leadership, and helping companies make some hard decisions. And I can tell you this with full confidence: 👉 Being laid off is not … Continue reading After 20 Years in HR, I Can Tell You This: Recruiters Don’t Care About Your Layoff
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“200 Applications, No Interviews” — The Trap No Laid-Off Professional Wants…EVER!
There is a sentence I hear from laid-off professionals every single week: “I’ve sent over 200 applications… and I haven’t had one interview.” And every time I hear it, I already know the real problem. It is not the job market.It is not your experience.It is not your age.It is not your background. It is … Continue reading “200 Applications, No Interviews” — The Trap No Laid-Off Professional Wants…EVER!