How easy/hard was it to find a new job after leaving DXC? Laid off, fired, quit...it doesn't matter, I'm just curious if you have found a replacement by now.
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52 when I left. Took me 6 months to find another job.
I got interviews but turned 1 job down as I didn't like what I was getting into and turned another down because they were taking so long and I was already in the process of doing tests for another - and all the tests they make grads go though these days.
6 months felt like a long time to me. I was lucky enough to have abvout 9 months worth of salary from redundancy (UK) to burn through - which is why I appreciate all the more the difference and difficulties you guys have in the US. I live in an area which is nowhere near the cities and I think it took so long because I panicked and was applying for all sorts of jobs - even undermining my own abilities - selling myself short and not focussing and believing in my skillset.
It's also a lot easier to look for jobs when you are IN work, despite what psychologists say that is makes no difference; it does! In work you can get lazy and think 'Oh I'll cross the bridge when I get to it' but the bridge is a lot shakier when you reach it than you imagined and you have the pressure of being out of work. So best to prepare NOW and be active before that point.
If I was doing it again. I'd just use a lot of agencies and not waste time on jobsites. Be clear what I wanted; be willing to travel (I was anyway within reason) and be open to full-time or contract and let them do some of the legwork, after all they are incentivised by large commission from your new employer.
Wrong side of 40 here. Got a job within two months of CR. Had two interviews, got the second.
Since leaving in UK I have had 4 interviews and offered all them. Putting DXC down is not an issue at all its about how you firstly present your CV to them to stand out then how you promote ourself positvely in the interview.... Lots of better paid better compaines out there..
If I am RIFF’ed at my age, I’ll just retire. I have no wants to go back to being on call, working weekends or working 60+ hour weeks. The stress is not worth it, heck the stess of being RIFF’ed almost isn’t worth it. Almost, but can’t turn down my salary for as long as I can stand the bull c-ap
I was a senior programmer when I left DXC.
I was 57.
It took me 3 months to find a job in US, better pay and benefits: and I quit DXC.
@100LiHeJ-xba
"I am 58 and have been told by both 'Recruitment Consultants' and the Jobcentre staff that I am too old to be put forward for any jobs at my level."
What's your level ?
I'm not quite 50 yet, but used my network to find a job after I expressed my interest in VR. Had two interviews and the new company agreed to work around my release date after garden leave.
If you're feeling anxious about finding a new job my best advice would be to ask around to see if anybody knows of any vacancies. Use your network and the contacts you've built up over the years.
As others have mentioned, if you're part of a VR or CR programme then DXC provide job seeking tools you can utilise as well.
Good luck and don't be afraid to talk about your time at DXC. Contrary to what some of the posts on here say, the skills and experiences you've picked up along the way can often be priceless in other organisations.
Took VR 8 July. Garden leave for a few weeks before that.
Took advantage of the Penna career network to get my CV updated, and did some of the online courses.
Applied for half a dozen jobs, got interviews for most of them, Got a job offer and start next month at my request to have some time off.
I’m 52, didn’t seem to have too much trouble finding work.
Good luck to you all.
From my own experience it is much easier to get a job while you have a job.
I handed in my notice during the first VR round in the UK because I had been head hunted by a local firm who were expanding. Two very quick interviews and the experienced gained from some of the jobs done at dxc actually helped seal the deal.
Prior to joining DXC I was made redundant from a role at the same level and found it very much harder to get a new job even though I had excellent experience and desirable skills. I 100% put this down to a stigma that seems to exist amongst some employers on those who have been made redundant even though it is through no fault of their own.
I'm in my 50s, recent VR, interviews within days, job followed. I don't see DXC as a liability on your CV, it's all down to you and your CV - maybe take the help offered with CV writing and support?
I am 58 and have been told by both 'Recruitment Consultants' and the Jobcentre staff that I am too old to be put forward for any jobs at my level. I have been sent for an interview with Lidl for an evening shelf-stacking job and for a leafleting seasonal job - both minimum wage. I live in Chesterfield. There is definitely a stigma to having been recently made redundant by DXC - the Company is seen as a last-resort employer of wasters now.
I'm 49 and found a job within a few months. That is mainly because I was not in a hurry and wanted to hold out for a better position. There were plenty of opportunities available and I was able to wait and pick the ideal one. Having DXC is not a liability, you just have to show that you added value to the clients and spin the story that you are resilient and can handle adversity evidenced by sticking it out in a bad situation. Because I had been doing multiple jobs for multiple clients due to lay-offs, I had a lot of useful skills and experience I could draw from.
I'm in my 50's, based in the UK and left DXC voluntarily early in 2018 after 18 years with Compaq/HP/HPE/DXC.
There was no problem whatsoever with having DXC on my CV/resume and I walked into a much better paid role in a company which treats people more or less like grown ups.
Depending on the role, age need not be a problem. Many companies understand and appreciate the experience that the over 50's can bring. Experience is the one thing which cannot be taught.
Good luck.
I was WFRed and made a call to the major account I had been working on. Was hired the next day. For more money and better benefits.
It has been 4 weeks now and still unemployed but have a couple of possibilities in the works. Use your network. There are many former EDS/HP/HPE/DXC employees out there to tap into. I wish us all luck.
First, do NOT list DXC on your resume. That would be career s–c-de.
Next, your chances of finding a professional position in USA are near zero. You do not fit the preferred demographic.
I recommend you prepare to live under a bridge and familiarize yourself with your local food bank.
Mostly asking about those in their 50s...