How to survive a layoff in tech
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Applied to 36 jobs over three months, yielding 28 replies, 17 screening calls and 12 first-round interviews, and ending with two offers; median reply time about a week and typical process length four weeks. Resume customization and a nonstandard template prove decisive; skip optional cover letters. Expect homework including system-design cases (read the standard system design book), lower offers and heavy competition, and only six companies with female interviewers. Own the layoff narrative, protect mental health, take breaks and use the time to reset.
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