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Lana_Sphyncter's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    I was laid off recently and I've been reflecting on whether I should have attempted to transition into another role within my company. Before the layoff, I had raised concerns about some serious issues, and I wonder if that played a role in my situation. I did try to apply for a different position within the company, aiming for a role that was below my current title. I even made it to the final interview, but unfortunately, I wasn't hired. It felt like I had a good chance, but it just didn't work out. Since then, I've been actively applying for other jobs that match my qualifications, but I haven't had much luck so far. It's been a tough process, and I'm still trying to figure out my next steps.

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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning

    After being laid off from my job, my former employer provided me with a 6-month outplacement program. I thought it might be helpful, so I decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, I found it to be completely useless. The advice I received felt generic and outdated, almost like going to a therapist who suggests, "Have you tried not being poor?" It was frustrating to see how much emphasis is placed on having a perfect résumé when the reality is that job searching often comes down to networking and luck. I noticed many others have had similar experiences with these programs, particularly with LHH. It seems like they post jobs that aren't even available, and it's just a way for them to make money while pretending to help people. I even tried their résumé services, but it ended up making my résumé worse. I reverted back to my original résumé and started getting more traction. It really drives home the point that connections matter more than anything else in this job market.

    Company: LHH

    Job title: N/A

    Unreliable Misleading listing
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