I was laid off in March at the age of 55, marking the first time since I was 13 that I haven't had a steady paycheck. My previous employer didn't offer a pension plan, so I had been saving for a rainy day, but with kids still in school and a new grandchild, my savings are dwindling fast. Right after the layoff, I jumped into the job search and applied to several positions, even securing some interviews. However, I made a significant mistake by allowing AI to update my resume. While it added relevant keywords and tools that matched the job descriptions, I couldn't actually connect them to my real experiences because I didn't have that background. During a third interview with one company, my peers bombarded me with questions that I struggled to answer or defend. It was clear that the disconnect between my resume and my actual experience hurt me. I’m curious if anyone else has faced this issue and how you managed it. I’ve received some advice about focusing on mental health, establishing a routine, and keeping track of job applications, but I’m still feeling lost in this process.