#jobsearch

I haven't been here long, but the company's public image seems to have taken a real hit lately. I'm starting to worry that having this on my resume might not be helping my applications. Maybe it's just my nerves, but the thought's definitely crossed my mind more than once.

When someone submits a resume today, they have the abysmally low 0.4% chance of actually getting the job, per Business Insider.

Thanks to Trump for letting h1b visa workers to compete against the American workers.

If it’s true that we’re heading into a phase of rolling layoffs lasting through the end of February, then the chances of losing a job go up significantly. The earlier you double down on your search, the better your odds of landing at least one offer. The pickings have been very slim out there, and it’s only getting worse.

So this is just classic. They laid a ton of people off and the system that we are all supposed to log into to review our severance and search for jobs isn’t working. I personally know over 35 people that aren’t able to login. We all just keep getting told we’re working on your ticket. This is great, get fired on Tuesday. Told the next steps to look for a job and view your details about your severance is to login and it’s still working and nobody can answer any questions. Class act.

Srini made it clear that a massive layoff is coming in Q1. There is no respect for any of us. I’d be willing to bet that the layoff will happen before the end of February to avoid a bonus or stock payout.

Update your resumes start looking now and go out on your terms, not theirs.

None of those senior leaders are sitting up on that stage give a flying F about any of us.

Q1 layoff means that some of you will be training the interns that will be your replacement replacements.

Back in January, I told myself I'd be out of Verizon by the following year, and I really thought that was realistic. Instead, it's nearly 2026, I've been applying nonstop, and the only real movement I got was almost being pushed out instead of leaving on my own terms. The job market's been rough for a long time, way longer than most people acknowledge.

When looking for a job, let the technology work for you. Set up job alerts on LinkedIn. When you see a job, post immediately because sometimes postings get pulled quickly. Bring your laptop with you to the office. Take a lunch and use that time to look for jobs. Know you will go on interviews and get ghosted. You will take various personality tests and get ghosted. If someone tells you they are interested, know they might ghost you. Know if you work with a placement firm and they find you a role that is not a good match, they will ghost you. Rejection is part of the process. I was not prepared for that.

It took me 7 months of rejection to find a new role. I applied for 3 to 7 jobs every week on average. In all types of industries. And in the end, I found a job that is remote (but with 2 offices within driving distance) that is paying me 35% more for less responsibility. The culture is far better. We like our employees here. I should have done this years ago.

Reposted from @aw+1kc48va7v to make sure more people read it. ALl credit goes to the OP.

Here I'm watching coworkers-folks who've shared laughs, powered through the toughest shifts, and had each other's backs-getting shown the door in these layoffs. But here it is, an ex- Kearl supervisor out here hawking job postings overseas, begging his "connections" abroad to apply. What a total sell-out! Dumping dedicated Canadians for cheaper foreign hires? This is betrayal at its finest.

Who still works at HQ and is actively looking for a new role outside of Target? Just hit the up arrow for yes and down arrow for no. Just curious on overall perception of Target right now.

I currently have a strong job offer outside of Target (roughly a 20% raise). I work in Supply Chain in HQ. I’m having a hard time deciding if I should just stick it out through this hard period or if I should leave. It’s with a well established Fortune 500 company here in the Twin Cities. How would you evaluate this with Target’s potential in the future? I’m afraid to jump.

Getting less money in your budget next year? Should be no surprise, but expect more or less in the development world because of it. It’s a simple formula that the budget pays for salaries and if you have less money than you will have less employees eventually. Get the résumé out now!

How many of you found jobs after BNY? How long did it take? What roles?

I had to sacrifice two members of my team in OI, and I am absolutely disgusted by it. They did nothing wrong, and if I hadn’t submitted names, my manager would have.

I’m so sorry for everyone who will be impacted right before the holidays. Please don’t wait to get the notice—start applying now so you have a pipeline of opportunities going into the new year.

I send out applications every few months just to keep my options open. For a while it’s been total silence, but this last round actually got replies. I’m not jumping at anything, but it’s still better than what I’ve seen all year, if not longer. If anyone’s been discouraged, maybe try again now.

long story short my manager said cuts are coming really soon to analytics and other divisions.my sisters 23 has been applying everywhere since she graduated and has not gotten anything, im so fu--ing scared since this is my only big boy job.How are yall searching??

Said on Walter's town hall today.

It is so heartbreaking reading these comments when is the next layoff, are we next?...this is honestly no way to live. Instead of being under the golden handcuffs...step outside your comfort zone and look for an alternative job! This is no way to live

A lot seems to be happening, but there’s still no clear picture of how bad it’s going to get or who’s most at risk. HP feels completely directionless, and while I wouldn’t mind leaving or even being let go, the job market, especially for us, is awful right now. So yeah, I’m worried. The money has to come from somewhere.

I survived this round, but also doubled down on looking for another job. The whole thing has been a harrowing experience. And why on earth do companies post so many fake openings? From where I’m standing, it feels like they’re trying to make our lives even more miserable than they already are. I’m sure there’s some calculated, not-so-great reason behind it.

Even when I get interviews, every conversation feels mechanical. Companies are cautious, hiring managers seem stretched thin, and nobody promises stability. It feels like the whole market shifted into survival mode and all of us are stuck in it. I feel so bad for those who have to go through the whole process without having a job.

Over 100 applications sent out, literally 0 responses. Is this normal these days and I just have to stick with it or am I doing something really wrong?

Just hoping to hear someone else’s “light at the end of the tunnel”.

and soliciting tips on what worked for them.

I was making $135,000 as a Project Manager at Fiserv and will be starting my new job on Monday for a competitor making $150,000 to do THE SAME JOB! It's no secret that Fiserv sc--ws you with their below-market merit increases and bonuses but they also pay well below scale. It's VERY hard to find something at this time of year but I anticipate the job market will open back up by mid-January so start looking now.

Maybe it would be a good idea to go find a new job now before the lay-offs. The longer we wait, the less likely we will find another job with all the competition. Especially if you only get the little management severance package. Why wait ?

This is the only real job I’ve ever held since graduating from college. I’ve never held a permanent position. Do I even have a chance in the current job market if I were to be let go?

https://omnissa.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Omnissa_External_Career_Site/job/Remote---Washington-DC/Federal-Account-Executive_R-100912

Job Description as of today says “ This requisition is meant to create talent pipelines and maintain engagement with potential candidates. We encourage you apply to this opening even if there are no available openings on our careers site.”

But this is literally “on our careers site”. So is this one an “available opening” or not?

If you were reorged (moved to another department without applying / not your choice) and it’s not working out. Can you apply to another position within the company if it’s been less than a year? I know generally you should wait a year to apply but this role is not working for me at all. I want to go back to a similar role I was in before and willing to take a pay cut. Any thoughts or experience you could share would be helpful.

I know update the resume and hit LinkedIn. Any advise from others who have applied? I am a hands on IT engineer in the HPC (high performance computing) team. Linux, Python, Kubernets, monitoring, etc.

Job searcher here! Are any of your departments hiring? I have a MBA from Duke so I should be a preferred candidate for management jobs. I can relocate to Dallas if needed, but preferably would like to work remotely.

I know it wasn’t about my performance, but it still stings. Whether you want it to or not, it makes you feel invalidated. And by all accounts, finding another job isn’t going to be easy. It just su-ks.

My company is hiring but I would not recommend anyone from Verizon for any position. They all have the wrong mentality.

The last few years in the Vz meatgrinder has taken a toll on my mental and physical health so I’ve decided to spend the remaining days of December eating, drinking, recharging and enjoying time with family and friends. I’ll start the job search in 2026. 🎅 ☃️ 🎁

Getting laid off feels lousy. But on the upside, I don’t have to dread work tomorrow. Usually on Sunday evenings, I feel a spike of cortisol in anticipation of the coming work week. I’m checking my work calendar to see what meetings I have, making my task list, deciding if I need to commute into the office, etc.

Tomorrow I will sleep late and there’s no need to check the calendar. Like many of you, I have to pound the pavement and look for a new job. There’s work to do in updating my resume and searching the job boards, but I’m also going to make it a point to relax a bit and enjoy the down time. I hope you’re able to do the same.

The job market is bad and I haven’t been able to land any offers despite some interviews. Relocation would probably save my job temporarily but it would cost my other’s job as it is not transferable. Anybody faced this situation? What did you do? Also, were you let go after relocation costing both jobs?

Just got an interview with Google 7 days after my layoff. There is hope for those laid off, you all got this too.

I started months ago. The problem is, it’s just slim pickings out there. I’ve managed to land exactly one offer, and it was such a lowball it barely felt real. The job hunt itself is wearing me down more than I expected. Trying to stay motivated when nothing solid turns up is exhausting. If anyone has had a good experience, please share. We all need some encouragement right now.

Please share resources for any remote jobs here.