#jobsearch

Got a phone interview scheduled with another company for this Friday afternoon. The position is with a local oncology clinic. Starting pay pretty dang close to what I make now after ten years. I didn't take the VSP, and obviously haven't been notified if my position within EBOS is being cut as I guess that's supposed to happen within the next couple of weeks or so. But with all that going on in CC with seemingly no positive changes on the horizon, it might be wise for me to, in the famous words of Cobra Kai, "strike first." What do y'all think?

Hard Pill to swallow but due to no job offer and single salary, my hand is forced. See you all on the commute. Might get used to the 2 hour daily commute in a Tesla.

Let’s motivate ourselves to leave. I’ve applied for 3 so far and I’m applying for at least one today. How many jobs have you applied for so far?

Was invited for quick meeting at 9:30AM for 30 minutes.
My manager along with someone from TPO joined the call.
RIF terms to be kept confidential.
My manager promised me to consider me when some position open,
TPO asked me to forward resume to cognizant manager as I have 10+ years experience in FIS.
For last few weeks, was working on process documentation. I think that was indication for what was coming.

It is tough out here finding a new job. If you have one with benefits and good pay try to make it work. It will get better some day, but it is really bad right now. I have been looking for a while after leaving Oxy and the whole job situation has changed. On the techinical side each opening (if it is really an opening) gets 100's of resumes if not more. A lot of the jobs are ghost jobs on LinkedIn and other sites, and it is just a je-k around of people trying to get your data and then selling it. I have applied to many jobs and got one Teams interview and that had been it. I know sometimes your situation might be bad at work, but believe me it is terrible out here on the job market. I am not with HR and just want to let all my old Oxy co-workers know how bad it is. Make the most of what you have in hand.

We're probably okay for the moment. But the end of the year is going to be rough. Might as well start looking now.

I know it's tempting to wait and see what happens, but finding work is way easier when you're not desperate. This place is going nowhere fast, so why stick around?

Per changes to renewal of H1B visas, the administration has changed the policy.
H1B work visas will not have 1.5 years automatic extension, rather the visa holders need to go back to their country.

Use this situation in your favor. If FIS is not giving you increment or treating you badly, leave and find a new job.

I left Target HQ 3 years ago and really want to come back. Does Target generally hire previous employees if they left on good terms? Do you have an advantage in the hiring process?

Hey everyone! Does anyone have any recent job interview tips? It’s been a long time since I last interviewed, so I’m feeling a bit rusty. Please post some tips if you have any!

Hey everyone! Let’s help each other out—drop your best resume tips or favorite formatting hacks below so we can all level up our applications!

Has anyone genuinely had any luck with their job search? I must say multiple rejections do not make this situation easier. Good luck to us all! I’m sure something better is coming for us!

Levi Strauss & Co. will eliminate 303 positions. This action stems from closing its Hebron, Kentucky facility. The company aims to outsource more logistics capabilities. Job losses are scheduled to start on August 30. Some affected staff may apply for other company roles.

Hebron, Kentucky

https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/sj-denim/levi-strauss-cuts-300-jobs-layoffs-hebron-kentucky-warehouse-closure-1239055079/

If I put in notice in the US, do they walk me out immediately? If I don't put in notice, will that make me ineligible for rehire? Should I wait on notice to see if I am part of the next layoff? I'm a software developer going to a hardware company.

To the folks that have knowledge of the layoffs and willing to share. It’s su-k being laid off but at least you are prepared for it and not blind sided one day. Gives you time to look for other jobs and get your finances in order.

How is everyone doing?

Have not found anything worth my time yet. There were some initial interviews where they wanted me to take a skills evaluation. I basically told them in a nice way to pound sand.

I am not some rookie out of college.

Initially, I was saying eff this... after 15 years - and they pull this stunt, let me take the money and run - but then I added up the taxes and considering that I have yet to get a single interview for ANYTHING... I decided to change my answer to decline the VSP... so now what? Hope I bought myself some time and hope I wont get sacked...at least not till I find something suitable. What a nightmare. Truly.

I've been job hunting for a while now, and I've gotten some offers, but nothing that matches what I make here. That's pretty concerning because Exxon hasn't been known for top-tier pay for years, yet the offers I'm getting are still noticeably lower. I knew the market had softened, but I didn't realize it was this bad.

I've been through the layoff process and I wanted to share what I learned. I was able to find a new position within a couple months, but I'll be honest, it wasn't because of anything I did at Oracle. The industry is well aware of what's happening at this company and they're not exactly impressed. So when you're interviewing, focus on the skills you've built, not the brand name.

Is it possible for Verizon employees to move to Pharma domain? I am asking because Basking Ridge and surrounding areas are filled with every pharma company on the planet earth with good paying salary.
I am not asking for someone who works in core Network but more like AI / Data/ product etc.
Now job search is not going to inevitable.. have you seen people crossing over from Verizon to Pharma?

Hi guys-
I’ve never referred anyone before but my husband has been out of work for 4 months and a role is opening up (5 day internal hold right now) for the public that he is 100% qualified for.

Looking for anyone with experience in the referral process. Please don’t say “don’t do it” we can’t live on a one household income. Do they always call referrals? Does it flag to HR? Is there a way to message the hiring manager? We have different last names and won’t be announcing our relationship status.

Even when I was still employed at WF several jobs posted did not list the salary. I had to email the recruiter listed and ask them what the pay was. I've found that this behavior has increased and not just at WF. Is saying you want a job for the money really so taboo? Why would anyone apply for a job when they don't know how much it pays?

Yes, we are actually looking for CE for our customer in the South of England to maintain IBM legacy equipment. So if you have been recently laid off or are about to be, let me know.

That's 100% the only reason why I'm still here.

Denied promotion once again.
Expectations of me growing higher and higher.
Doing great work and being praised for it, but because im not su-king off higher grades about sh-t I dont give a flying fu-k about, and not inserting myself in meetings unnecessarily, DENIED.

How does one start finding a job elsewhere ? I have 5 years of experience.
My interview skills have 10 layers of cobwebs and dust.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/jobs/2026/07/01/lucid-fedex-arizona-mass-layoffs-june-2026/90742044007/

I've seen ten posts today and they all ended the same way with even the same emojis used a bullet points. Odd they all have the exact same format.

Example below.

About me & what I’m looking for:
💼 I’m looking for Account Representative, Account Manager, Account Executive, Account Specialist, and Key Account Manager roles.
🌎 I’m open to roles in Glenview, Chicago and the surrounding area.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at CDW as an Account Manager and as an AWS Business Development Manager

Now if I get let I can’t say I EOId the economy is in tatters. Oil and gas job market is dead and what do I have to show for it. Some reinvent shares. I’ve got 25 years more to still work

I survived all of the previous cuts and was hoping to hang on long enough for the company to become profitable again. No such luck, I guess.

Like others have mentioned, it was a great place to work with great team members. And the hardest part of this is having a recruiter reach out to me with a job position that seemed like I would be a good fit for only to learn that it was the one at OSTK that I was just let go from. (The recruiter didn't notice this when they looked at my profile.)

And now I don't know what to think. Was I letting my team members down without knowing about it. If so, I would have hoped that they would have said so before it came to this instead of always giving me good reviews.

Anyway, it was hard enough when I thought it was more downsizing, but it's even harder thinking that it may have been for some other reason that I will always have to guess about.

IowaWorks provides assistance to workers. These workers were affected by recent layoffs. Officials say help includes resume support. They also offer training opportunities. Workers can find new job opportunities.

https://www.weareiowa.com/video/news/state/iowaworks-provides-resources-unemployment-assistance-to-workers-after-layoffs/524-3e6ba134-4776-45d8-9aed-3a8fcfa64d9d

I'm aware that not everybody has that luxury, but if you can afford to drop 10 to 20 percent, there are plenty of options. My new job is interesting and it provides me with a chance to diversify in my field. I've been gone for a few months and I'm satisfied. If you want to leave, you have options. Just widen your search a bit.

Of those who were RIFed in December 2025, how many have landed another position? Full-time, part-time or contract? How long did it take you? Cold application or networking?

Or, are you still career hunting? Frustrations and challenges? ATS, AI, etc.?

Or, if you are eligible to retire, did you?

I'm always confused when people say they were caught off guard by layoffs. How? We know layoffs are always a possibility and every single person should act accordingly all the time. Save your money, keep your skills updated, update your resume, network, and keep an eye out on who's currently hiring. Make your own lives easier, folks.

Until I find a new job, most of my energy will be spent on that search. FIS doesn't care if you're a hard worker, it'll show you the door either way. So no point in trying. I'll give my minimum and save my energy for my next company, which will hopefully be better in treating its best employees.

Has anyone been keeping up with this? Many will lose jobs/careers again with this latest decision handed down last week. Opportunities will become available for natural born citizens again as well. There are ups and downs with this one:
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/supreme-court-immigration-ruling-tps-asylum-seekers/

I interviewed for a job and didn’t get it. Fine. But now it seems like I was just one of the minority candidates they had to interview so they could give the guy they wanted his new role. How do I know? I was talking to a guy who said he was “starting his new job soon” and later I found out it was the one they had me interview for. I don’t care who gets the job but don’t waste my time. Didn’t they already get sued for fake interviews?

I don’t know how it is in other organizations, but EMTech is aggressively hiring in BTC. Either move to a safer department or keep your options open and look elsewhere. I know strategy advisors are always on confidential projects, so they can’t talk about them, but you can still get useful signals from them.

Comments if your exit date is set as your departure (taking the package), Or choosing to roll. There are few internal jobs posting but not sure if real or posted just for fake pretend. I applied for every job I could, over 100 internal jobs. Four interviews, but no offer.

Tough job market currently, hope few land.

Seeking new employment can feel like a full-time job. Yet, positive developments exist in the hiring sector. Companies are reportedly rehiring employees. These rehires occur after prior AI-related layoffs. Applicants can learn how to distinguish themselves.

https://www.thv11.com/video/news/nation-world/how-applicants-can-stand-out-as-companies-rehire-after-ai-layoffs/91-44f840e3-4cbc-4377-89c6-23be4f23b153

Is there a gaming company left that's actually hiring people and not laying them off? Where are we supposed to find new jobs? I really don't want to change industries, but the way things are looking, I won't really have a choice.